by Holli | Apr 22, 2025 | Dental Job, Hiring, Practice Advice
If you ask me, retention is one of the most overlooked pieces in the hiring puzzle. And here’s the truth: if you don’t have your house in order before you start hiring, you’re just setting yourself up for a revolving door of assistants, hygienists, and front office...
by Holli | Apr 2, 2025 | Guest Blog Post, Hiring, Practice Advice, Uncategorized
This weeks post comes from my good friend Sharyn: Sharyn Weiss, M.A., is the founder of Weiss Practice Enhancement, a practice management firm for dentists who want actionable, easy-to-implement guidance to enhance their leadership. (https://weisspractice.com). As a...
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 | 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 | 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...
by Holli | Aug 1, 2024 | Dental Job, Employer advice, Guest Blog Post, Hiring
In a recent Becker’s Dental Article, they asked Dentists, “What are some potential solutions to help alleviate staffing shortages in dentistry?” One Doctor simply replied “Dental offices need to get ready to train staff themselves.” Which...
