by Holli | Jun 4, 2025 | Dental Job, Dental Professionals, Fun!, Work Life
Let’s be honest—working in a dental office isn’t always easy. Some days are packed with patients, emergencies pop up out of nowhere, and your feet never seem to stop moving. But in the middle of the chaos, there are those little moments—those tiny wins—that make it...
by Holli | Jun 4, 2025 | Dental Professionals, In The News
We hate that we have to write this blog. But it’s become necessary. At DirectDental, we’re seeing a major uptick in scammers trying to post fake jobs or access candidate contact information. And while we’re working diligently to find and block them on our platform,...
by Holli | May 12, 2025 | Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienists, Dental Professionals, Work Life
Let’s talk about something that every dental office experiences at some point: drama. Whether it’s passive-aggressive notes on the breakroom fridge, coworkers not pulling their weight, or tension between the back and front office, things can get uncomfortable—fast....
by Holli | Apr 28, 2025 | Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienists, New Job, Work Life
If You’re Going to Ask for Top Dollar, Be Ready to Answer These Questions Today’s dental job market is strong, and talented Dental Assistants, Hygienists, and Front Office Professionals have every right to expect competitive wages.But if you’re going to ask for...
by Holli | Apr 14, 2025 | Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienists, Dental Professionals
If you’re working as a temporary Dental Assistant, Hygienist, or Front Office pro, you’re more than just filling in—you’re building a reputation. And that reputation can lead to repeat temp requests, full-time job offers, and even better pay. So, how do...
by Holli | Mar 31, 2025 | Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienists, Dental Professionals
One of our most-read blog posts is: Master Your Working Interview to Get Paid More. But it recently occurred to me… before a dental professional even gets to the working interview, there are several other “interviews” you go through—some formal, some subtle, but all...