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 […]
Top Dental Worker Questions Answered Part 2: Getting Compensated Fairly, Independent Hygiene Work, And Commission-based Hygiene
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 […]
Top Dental Worker Questions Answered Part 1: Asking for New Instruments, Avoiding Overbilling, and Dodging Burnout
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 […]
The Honest Pros and Cons of Temping as a Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant
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 […]
Why Dental Hygienists are Burnt Out And How You Can Take Control of Your Career Again
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 […]
The Ultimate Guide to Finding Temp Hygienists in Seattle
Make no mistake: dental hygienists are one of the core pillars of the dental industry. You need hygienists to run a successful practice. Unfortunately, there is a huge shortage of them, with many practice owners in Seattle scrambling to find a hygienist to replace those who retire or leave the field. A recent report reveals […]
Why Use A Staffing Agency
What is a staffing agency? A staffing agency is a company that matches specific candidates to open employment opportunities. They recruit employees based on the detailed specifications provided by the client, and conduct thorough searches for jobs that match the needs of the candidate. The agency acts as the go-between when negotiating wage, schedule, benefits, […]
What is the difference between an employee and an independent contractor?
And how to make sure you are classifying staff correctly. Staffing certainly is a hot topic right now. Across all industries, there seems to be a common thread, there is a lack of people that are willing and ready to work. How do I find more staff?Why is there a staffing crisis?What is causing the […]