Phase Contrast Microscope Training for Dental Teams
The TOSH Method combines microscopy, salivary diagnostics, and practical periodontal systems your entire team can confidently use.
Watch: Phase Contrast Microscope Training for Dental Teams
In this 20-minute microscope training, I show you how to use phase contrast microscopy to help patients understand what you see and why it matters. Then Jake Goats joins me for a Q&A on how to put microscopy into practice in your hygiene department.
A TOSH Method practice story
They saw the bleeding.
Their schedule was full.
Patients were leaving with home care instructions when they needed a treatment plan.
What changed
- Reserved time for periodontal treatment.
- Agreed on periodontal protocols and practiced what to say to patients.
- Used the microscope to show patients their own sample.
Hygiene production continued to climb. Doctor production held steady or grew.
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Training Built for Implementation, Not Information
What your team will implement
• Team calibration that aligns diagnosis, language, goals, workflows, and billing.
• Microscopy and salivary diagnostics that support clearer treatment recommendations.
• Practical periodontal protocols designed to work inside your real schedule.
How I help it stick
• Live and on-demand coaching for real-time implementation.
• Clear patient scripts that make complex findings easier to understand.
• Custom coding, documentation, workflows, cheat sheets, and templates that remove the guesswork.
Everything Your Team Needs to Implement
Scripts, clinical protocols, coding guidance, cheat sheets, timelines, and templates are included so your team can move forward with clarity and confidence.
You're not just learning the ‘what’—you’re mastering the ‘how’
Tosha’s Training Program Overview
My training introduces a completely new way to approach periodontal care. You’ll diagnose with clarity because you can finally see the cause of infection under the microscope. I’ll teach you how to create treatment plans that actually work based on your findings. It’s not just better care—it’s a whole new level of precision and impact.
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Learn how to use a microscope to identify the pathogens that cause oral and systemic disease.
Training is designed to equip dental professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to:
Learn how to use a phase contrast microscope
Identify the pathogens that cause oral and systemic disease.
Effectively diagnose and treat periodontal disease
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No more jargon-filled monologues.
With my training, you'll turn complex dental diagnoses into a conversation that your patients will not only understand but appreciate.
I’ll equip you with a handful of straightforward verbal scripts that will transform the way you discuss infections and treatment plans. When patients can see what you see, understanding blossoms, and their path to better health begins with clarity and confidence.
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During this training, clinicians will learn:
Optimal biofilm sampling techniques
Identify the level of biofilm risk present in the sample
Understand how their level of risk impacts treatment recommendations and outcomes.
Become proficient in identifying various cell shapes (i.e. skin cells, cocci, spinning rods, gliding rods, spirochetes, yeast, white and red blood cells, amoeba, and trichomonads)
Make more informed diagnoses and treatment plans for their patients.
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Testing for microbial complexes in a patient's oral microbiome turns the tables on guesswork.
Working together, phase contrast microscope and salivary diagnostics allows clinicians to identify early indicators of oral health issues.
By pinpointing the exact bacterial culprits, clinicians can craft targeted treatments with precision.
This approach not only enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of treatments but also paves the way for long-term oral health. It's about giving each patient a bespoke plan against bacteria, ensuring their oral health.
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Program Testimonials
More Rave Reviews
Real feedback from dental professionals who completed Tosha's program.
“We could not have started our microscope, our bacterial testing, or our whole new philosophy without her. She gets the whole hygiene team together and, step by step, gets things implemented, checks back, and coaches everyone through the difficulties. I am one thousand percent convinced we could never have done it without her. The return on investment more than pays for itself, and the fulfillment of providing a higher level of care to patients speaks for itself.”
“Your program helped us diagnose better because we can see early on if there are problems, and it's a wonderful communication and comprehension tool. It wasn't even hard. You made it easy. You helped us organize our gingivitis therapy in a way that is so systematic, and our acceptance for that is about 95%.”
“Tosha's program has had such a huge impact. We collaborate as a team now on an entirely different level. I'm an entirely different clinician. I'm totally reinvigorated and excited, and it leads to an entirely different conversation during the appointment. It's totally changed how I practice.”
“I would recommend Tosha's program a hundred percent. It definitely changed everything from my viewpoints on hygiene. Most of my patients have come back and completely changed their oral health status because they're doing the things at home. I've had patients who have always been bleeders who are no longer bleeding, and I thoroughly enjoy my job more.”
“I'm really glad you were our first coach as we were trying to implement and understand microscopy and salivary diagnostics. You really trained us well. You tell us, ‘Focus here first.’ There's so much to incorporate, and you're not going to know it all, and it's okay. Looking at things visually is really powerful. It makes practicing very enjoyable.”
“Whenever you started explaining everything, all of it made a lot more sense than it did before. The patient knows why they're getting treatment because they saw it, so there's trust and rapport between us. I feel more competent, more skilled, and confident. It's really changed my whole perspective as a practitioner, and I know that my abilities have just skyrocketed.”
“It has reignited my passion as a dental hygienist of almost 15 years. My production has almost doubled since taking her course. My doctors are obviously thrilled, but more importantly, my patients are thrilled. They're feeling better and seeing amazing results.”
Testimonials have been shortened for readability while preserving each participant's original meaning.
I’m Tosha Kozloski, RDH. I help you and your dental team implement microscopy, salivary diagnostics, and periodontal protocols with patient scripts, coding guidance, and coaching along the way.
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