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Resume Types

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Crafting Your Career Story: A Guide to the Three Main Resume Formats

Whether you’re a recent graduate embarking on your first job in the dental field or a seasoned veteran seeking to refresh your professional profile, maintaining an updated and relevant resume […]

Allie Morgan, RDH
Allie Morgan, RDH

Posted March 07, 2024

The interview process

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Professionalism: From the Resume to the Interview and Beyond

Professionalism is essential in any field, but when beginning your journey into dentistry, it’s important to recognize you are entering the healthcare field.  No matter your role in an office, […]

Amanda Hill, RDH
Amanda Hill, RDH

Posted February 29, 2024

Tips to Make the Most of Your Employer Profile

EMPLOYERS

7 Tips to Make the Most of Your DentalPost Employer Profile

Let’s face it: finding great help can be hard in the era of digital dentistry and technology. Sifting through dozens of random resumes, finding the applicants with the right skills […]

The DentalPost Team
The DentalPost Team

Posted February 29, 2024

Gen Z lazy or have a point?

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Gen Z- Are They Lazy or Do They Have A Point?

Entering the workforce can be a huge adjustment for any generation. Generation Z, the cohort born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, is no exception. As they venture into the […]

Allie Morgan, RDH
Allie Morgan, RDH

Posted January 31, 2024

Dental Practice Success Depends on Team Contributions

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Dental Practice Marketing Success Depends on Team Contributions

During August through mid-October 2023, DentalPost conducted a combined dental practice and salary survey, receiving responses from: Dental practices utilizing a dental marketing agency or consultant still rely on the […]

Deborah Bush
Deborah Bush

Posted January 24, 2024

Leverage Employee Likes and Dislikes

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Leverage Employee Likes and Dislikes

Part 3 of Team Retention and Hiring Insights from DentalPost’s Annual Dental Practice and Salary Survey During August through mid-October 2023, DentalPost conducted a combined dental practice and salary survey, […]

Deborah Bush
Deborah Bush

Posted January 17, 2024

Jobseeker Plans in 2024

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2024 Jobseeker Plans

Part 2 of Team Retention and Hiring Insights from DentalPost’s Annual Dental Practice and Salary Survey During August through mid-October 2023, DentalPost conducted a combined dental practice and salary survey, […]

Deborah Bush
Deborah Bush

Posted January 10, 2024

big challenges big decisions

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2023’s Big Challenges, Big Decisions

Part 1 of Team Retention and Hiring Insights from DentalPost’s Annual Dental Practice and Salary Survey During August through mid-October 2023, DentalPost conducted a combined dental practice and salary survey, […]

Deborah Bush
Deborah Bush

Posted January 03, 2024

dental interview

JOB SEEKING

4 Must-Have Benefits When Seeking Your Next Dental Job

Negotiating your compensation package is a critical step in securing your next job. The dollar amount often takes center stage, and we get very caught up in that bottom line […]

Kimberly Augustus, RDH
Kimberly Augustus, RDH

Posted September 27, 2023

10-things-to-consider-before-you-say-yes-to-your-next-clinical-position-part-2

JOB SEEKING

10 Things To Consider Before You Say “Yes” To Your Next Clinical Position (Part 2)

Part 2 of 2 Saying “YES” to your next clinical position can simultaneously be filled with excitement and doubt. Starting a new page of your professional book can be thrilling […]

Tina Clarke, RDH
Tina Clarke, RDH

Posted May 31, 2023

dental job market

EMPLOYERS

Dental Job Market Update: Increase Employee Engagement & Retention

Halfway through 2022, The Great Resignation has continued to plague the dental job market.  Potential dental receptionist candidates are deciding to go into other industries where remote work is possible. […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted July 11, 2022

where are the clinical candidates?

EMPLOYERS

So…Where Are All the Clinical Candidates?

My friend, author, and DDS, Chris Salierno, penned an article for DentistryIQ.com titled, Where in the heck are all of the good dental job candidates? It’s the million-dollar question many […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted August 10, 2020

networking tips for dental professionals dental salary negotiation

JOB SEEKING

Negotiating Your Next Dental Salary

Almost everyone feels like they are in a pressure cooker when it comes to any type of bargaining, and salary negotiation is no exception. But it doesn’t have to be that way. A little knowledge can turn the heat down and give you confidence in this business discussion.

DentalPost
DentalPost

Posted March 13, 2020

hiring manager

JOB SEEKING

20 Dental Resume Words and Power Phrases to Wow Your Hiring Manager

Imagine this situation. You’ve found the perfect job online. Updated your resume. Checked it for spelling and grammar. Compiled your references. Submitted your application before anyone else. Everything is coming […]

DentalPost
DentalPost

Posted February 04, 2020

burnout

JOB SEEKING

Ready to Move On? 5 Signs It’s Time to Quit (And How to Be 100% Sure)

This article was originally published on January 17th, 2020. It was most recently updated on April 19th, 2022. 2021 was dubbed the year of the ‘Great Resignation.’ It’s little wonder […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted January 17, 2020

interview tips for your dental assistant interview

JOB SEEKING

How to Present Your Best Self in a Dental Assistant Job Interview

Making a good first impression is always important during an interview. You need to be able to find ways to set yourself apart from other applicants. There are many ways […]

Lizzie Weakley
Lizzie Weakley

Posted September 20, 2019

dental labor market

EMPLOYERS

Get Prepared for Holidays and Vacations With Dental Temps

tick, tick, tick… Pop quiz for employers, when’s the next time you have a team member going away on vacation? Have you planned their replacement yet? Check in with your […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted August 16, 2019

temp checklist

Want to Temp as a Dental Hygienist or Assistant? Use This Mindset Checklist for Success 

Spend more time with family.  Have more time to pursue hobbies, go back to college, or write a book.  Earn extra income to supplement your current job.  Why do you […]

The DentalPost Team
The DentalPost Team

Posted June 21, 2019

Dental Lab Technician

The Dental Lab Technician: A Unique Member of Your Dental Team

Often forgotten, the dental lab technician (tech) is a valuable member of any dental team. We’re usually huddled away in a separate location, sometimes miles away, musing over a case. […]

Caitlin Dawson
Caitlin Dawson

Posted June 21, 2019

temp hygienist

Tips for Turning a Temp Gig into a Permanent Opportunity 

Dental practice owners and office managers enjoy hiring temporary workers. It’s a great non-committal way to see if someone has the skills the practice needs in a permanent role. You’ve […]

The DentalPost Team
The DentalPost Team

Posted June 21, 2019

4 must ask interview questions when staffing

JOB SEEKING

Interview Checklist: How Dental Grads Can Nail a Dental Interview

Congratulations – you’ve made it to the dental interview stage. If this is your first job out of school, you might be looking for some guidance. First off, pat yourself […]

Jennifer Reeves
Jennifer Reeves

Posted May 07, 2019

Dental temping could be a great fit for you

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Dental Temping – What You Need to Know and How to Get Started

You may have heard about the dental temping life, but what does it really entail? Where do you start? Becoming a temporary dental hygienist or assistant is a choice a […]

The DentalPost Team
The DentalPost Team

Posted March 25, 2019

dental professionals should learn to negotiate

JOB SEEKING

How You’re Accidentally Killing Your Job Chances

You feel like you’ve done everything right, have everything prepared, and you’re ready to crush the interview. Why did they never reach out? Turns out, there are a few ways […]

The DentalPost Team
The DentalPost Team

Posted February 13, 2019

dental

JOB SEEKING

Which States Have the Highest RDH & Dental Assistant Wages (& the Lowest)?

As the demand for dental hygienists and assistants increases, wages are rising for dental hygienists and assistants. DentalPost’s 2023 Salary Report includes multiple income statistics, including income averages for the […]

Deborah Bush
Deborah Bush

Posted February 12, 2019

are-you-a-workaholic-here-are-some-signs

Are You a Workaholic? Here Are Some Signs.

“Workaholic” is a tricky word. Everyone knows a self-describing “workaholic.” It’s even possible you’ve been called a workaholic once or twice. But — and let’s be clear — there is […]

Jennifer Reeves
Jennifer Reeves

Posted August 07, 2018

Land dental jobs and more with these 5 important tips.

JOB SEEKING

5 Skills in High Demand for Dental Jobs

You’ve been through the right training, you’re comfortable with the instruments, and now you’re ready to interview for dental jobs. However, concrete dental skills are only half the battle here; […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted June 12, 2018

how-to-become-a-dental-hygienist

JOB SEEKING

How to Become a Dental Hygienist, Assistant, or Lab Technician

If you’re seeking a job in dentistry, you’re in luck; there are many fulfilling careers from which you can choose. While becoming a dentist is the most familiar, it can […]

The DentalPost Team
The DentalPost Team

Posted May 15, 2018

Purpose and security in your dental career

JOB SEEKING

A Dental Career Provides Purpose and Security

All of the aspects that positively affect the psychology of a person’s well-being -purpose, meaning, identity, fulfillment, creativity – are absent in the average job. Seventy percent of Americans do not […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted October 28, 2015

Characteristics of excellent dental employers

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Excellent Dental Employers Have These 7 Characteristics

Any experienced dentist-employer knows that staff stability is critically important in maintaining long-term patient relationships and reducing overhead costs associated with employee turnover and training. Just as the business owner […]

Dr. Wayne Kerr
Dr. Wayne Kerr

Posted May 20, 2014

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