Key points: Knowing your actual costs helps you hedge against inflation by creating a more robust procedure mix. Temporary dental staff and proactive staffing help you navigate the labor crisis while still growing. You have to make some tough choices regarding insurance, training, and equipment if you want to keep your overhead low. For dental […]
Key points: Social media (particularly LinkedIn) remains a strong way to build digital connections with other talented dental workers. Join local and regional dental talent associations for networking and learning opportunities. Attending events is a fantastic way to forge in-person bonds with hygienists, assistants, receptionists, and even dentists. Online communities like Reddit provide ongoing support. […]
Figuring out what salary you deserve is hard enough; trying to communicate your salary needs at the negotiating table can feel near-impossible. We get it. It’s awkward and complicated to negotiate your salary sometimes. But you should. Before we start getting into the tips and tricks (or the “how-to’s”) let’s cut to the chase: Dental […]
The 2023 Pacific Dental Conference (PDC) is right around the corner. For the first time in over two years, dentists from across Canada will gather — in person — to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and techniques in dentistry. Plus, the 5 CE credits aren’t too shabby either. As the countdown begins, we want to […]
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 […]
