The 2025 dental staffing outlook
Demand for hygienists and assistants continues to outpace supply in most markets. Here is how we see the year shaping up and what offices can do to stay ahead of it.
8 min readJun 2025
Demand stays tight
Retirements and a smaller graduating class mean the hygienist shortage is not resolving quickly. Offices that build a bench of reliable temps will weather callouts far better than those hiring reactively.
Flexibility becomes the norm
More professionals want to choose their days and locations. Practices that can offer flexible coverage, and blend temps with permanent hires, will have the widest pool to draw from.