Around half of all dental practices are looking for full-time talent right now. Most will struggle. Let’s cut to the chase; it’s really, really hard to find good dental talent. You know this. Talent acquisition has been the underpinning theme of most dental conferences and magazines this year. But finding full-time positions isn’t just challenging […]
As we all tumble into the New Year, we think it’s a good time to pull off the band-aid. Last year was tough. The two years before it were even tougher. This year… well… it’s going to be tough too. Across the dental industry, there are some unavoidable problems that are piling up. Today, we […]
Click here to see part 1 of the series. Welcome to Part 2 of our hygienist FAQ series. Over the past year, we’ve sat down with thousands of dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental office staff. We collected your most frequently asked questions. To answer them, we talked with dental offices, dental associations, and former […]
Staff shortages are a hot topic in the dental industry. Virtually every magazine, every conference, and every news story is entirely focused on hygienist and assistant shortages. While the shortage has been growing for nearly a decade, the past two years have put it into hyperdrive. But is the staff shortage as bad as they […]
At WORKFORCE, we’re massive advocates for dental hygienists and dental assistants. We spend most of our days helping them find high-quality practices to work in, handling some of their tax complexity, and ensuring they have amazing, wonderful long-term careers. But we also have important discussions surrounding needs, wants, and issues. While there are many pain […]
Every dental office wants to grow. You earn more, create more smiles, and live a happier, more fulfilling life. But growth isn’t always easy. The average dental office spends 75 percent of its revenue on overhead. And the average dentist is more stressed, less satisfied, and more challenged across nearly every layer of practice than […]
Millions of people across the United States and Canada work as temp employees every week. But why? Why would a dental hygienist or assistant choose to temp vs. full-time employment? Here’s a secret: temping as a dental hygienist or dental assistant is jam-packed with unique benefits. Not only can you potentially earn more, but you […]
Here’s a shocking fact: virtually all dental offices in Canada are violating labour code. As the labour shortage continues to drag the dental industry into a chaotic skill drain, dental offices across Canada are heftily relying on temporary dental hygienists and assistants to keep them afloat. Unfortunately, the majority do not classify these temporary workers […]
It should be so simple. You’re new to the dental industry, don’t have time for regular hours due to your personal life, or just want to pick up a few extra shifts to earn some income. So, you offer your dental services to local practices as an independent contractor. But this seemingly innocent scenario of […]
Why Are Dental Hygienists Burnt Out? If you’re a dental hygienist, there’s a good chance you’re burnt out. Every day is a chore, your job feels unfulfilling, and horror fills your eyes as you down your morning cup of coffee and the clock inches towards clock-in time. It’s a common problem: according to a recent […]
