by Holli | Mar 11, 2025 | Employer advice, Hiring, Practice Compliance
For years, working interviews have been the gold standard in dental hiring. They offer a hands-on way to assess candidates, allowing them to immerse themselves in your practice and giving your team a chance to evaluate their skills in real time. But as labor laws...
by Holli | Jan 22, 2025 | Dental Office, Employer advice, Guest Blog Post, Practice Marketing
Today’s guest blog comes from our friends and neighbors (San Diego) at Wonderist. Wonderist is a full-service dental marketing agency that has helped countless practices increase their new patient numbers and thrive with cohesive marketing strategies Through...
by Holli | Nov 1, 2024 | Dental Hygienists, Employer advice, Practice Advice
When I consult with dentists on the pay rates that hygienists are being offered in their area, I usually hear two things: “I can’t post a job at that pay range; it’s more than what my current hygienist is making.””How can offices afford...
by Holli | Oct 23, 2024 | Dental Office, Employer advice, Hiring
It’s spooky season, and your practice may be haunted by the dental professionals who have ghosted you recently. If you’re unfamiliar with ghosting, let me explain. In the dental field, ghosting happens when a dental assistant, hygienist, or front office staff:...
by Holli | Oct 1, 2024 | Employer advice
DirectDental and HR for Health teamed up to bring you a comprehensive guide to building a future-proof dental team in today’s competitive job market. The dental industry is facing an evolving workforce, and with Gen Z making up a growing portion of the job market,...
by Holli | Sep 3, 2024 | Employer advice, Hiring, Practice Advice
On August 5th, 2024, the Health Resources and Services Administration released data revealing that dental professional shortage areas in the U.S. have increased from 6,820 earlier this year to 6,861. They estimate that 9,938 dental professionals are needed to fill...