Dental temping, also known as temporary dental staffing, can be a great option for hygienists looking for flexibility, the opportunity to try out different practice environments, and the potential to earn a higher income. If you're a hygienist in Chicago and considering dental temping, here are some things to consider. One of the main benefits [...]
Do you find yourself juggling too many dental appointments and procedures in certain months? You may be experiencing the seasonality of dentistry. Many practices report increased demand at certain points throughout the year, while other periods are relatively slower. Exploring why this happens can help you to plan ahead for busier times so that your [...]
Healthcare burnout is a rising trend. However, it’s important to know that being a little worn out at the end of a hectic day is not the same as having experienced work burnout. The body and mind are constantly worn out because of the extreme stress it causes. As a result, one may experience stress, [...]
Most people understand the significance of dental hygiene, so why do approximately 21.3% of adults in the US rarely visit dentists? The most common reasons behind the lack of dental appointments are anxiety and costs. Another important factor that significantly contributes to this situation is the lack of trust between dentists and clients. Hence, it’s [...]
Providing the best dental services is not just about finding and employing the best dental professionals. While technical competency is obviously vital to the success of the business, a safe and healthy dental practice environment requires more. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the healthcare sector, including dental services, which have been [...]
Dental professionals who aim to provide quality service to their patients must ensure they use advanced dental safety measures for their own as well as the patients' safety. Since the outbreak of Covid-19, maintaining trust and safety during dental procedures has become an area of great concern. The risk of Covid-19 transmission has created trust [...]
Dentistry is a profession that requires flexibility and adaptability as it is exposed to constant and shifting patient demands. Constant movement is expected, but what about the workforce itself? Internal mobility is a concept that many industries have prioritized due to the pandemic and has statistically proven to benefit these industries and their workforce alike. [...]
Job mobility is a strategy dental leaders must execute with some amount of care as it’s a strategy that can disrupt dental teams through constantly changing dynamics and instabilities. The regular movement taking place due to job mobility can lead to increased competitiveness within dental teams, motivating team members to work harder to move upward [...]
The pandemic has forced dental leaders to be more robust and resourceful as the skill shortage hampers a full recovery for the dental industry. However, focusing on improving safety conditions for dental employees to feel safe, improved leadership strategies, and an increased reliance on dental temps have ensured that dentistry has remained steady amid the [...]
Dental offices thrive when all employees are on the same page and feel like the conditions are there for them to thrive and become valuable contributors. Healthy and cohesive teams can only benefit dental practices because they are the driving force behind productivity. Especially considering the current state of dental staffing as practices try to [...]
