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Staying Positive When Job Hunting
Job hunting as a dental professional can be tough. Staying positive is key to keeping your spirits high and your mindset focused. The dental field is evolving with new innovations, […]
Posted July 18, 2024
Crafting a Standout Resume: Strategies For Job Seekers With No Work Experience
Your resume offers hiring managers their initial impression of you as both a person and a prospective employee. It should serve as a powerful tool to highlight your skills, accomplishments, […]
Posted July 11, 2024
Everything You Need To Know About Working Interviews
Working interviews are an integral part of the dental hygiene interview process. In a working interview, a candidate comes to the office to perform the duties they would be expected […]
Posted April 25, 2024
Is Imposter Syndrome Getting in Your Way? 6 Ways to Move Past It and Thrive.
You’ve invested so much time and energy into your education and training. You’re a skilled, competent, caring dental professional who is more than qualified to do the job. So what’s […]
Posted March 14, 2024
Why Networking is Important For Dental Professionals
As a dental professional, networking is crucial for building a successful and long-lasting career. Whether you are a dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant, networking can help you connect with […]
Posted December 27, 2023
Transformations in Dental Hygiene: Highlights of 2023
Another year has come and gone as we get ready to say goodbye to 2023. The year may have sped by, so hopefully you didn’t miss the exciting changes that […]
Posted December 20, 2023
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Looking For a New Dental Job? Check For These Red (and Green!) Flags
Have you reached the point where you are considering venturing out on a job search? In today’s competitive job market, it is absolutely essential to maintain a vigilant and discerning […]
Posted October 04, 2023
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How to Master 3 Popular Interview Questions
Stepping into the world of dental professionals is a journey paved with hard work, dedication, and a passion for enhancing oral health and smiles. As you embark on this path, […]
Posted August 03, 2023
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Classroom to Clinic: Tips for Starting Your Dental Hygiene Career
Graduation is over, and the celebrations have started to wind down. You’ve received your board certification and constructed an impressive resume that you’ve used to apply to multiple job openings. […]
Posted July 14, 2023
Unlocking Success with a Dental Hygiene Mentor
Congratulations, new dental hygiene grad – you did it! You finished school and are ready to embark on an exciting career as a dental professional. As you step into the […]
Posted July 06, 2023
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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 […]
Posted May 31, 2023
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10 Things To Consider Before You Say “Yes” To Your Next Clinical Position (Part 1)
Part 1 of 2 Seasons of change are all around. Flowers are blooming, trees are full and green, and newly minted dental hygienists are joining the workforce. While there is […]
Posted May 12, 2023
9 Steps to Find the Right Fit After Graduation
Congratulations! Your hard work has paid off, and you’re graduating! But would you believe me if I said that now is when the learning happens? Your education does a beautiful […]
Posted May 07, 2023
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3 Things I Wish I Knew When Starting My Dental Career
Many of us struggle to navigate adult life successfully when we’re young. Hindsight is 20/20, and it’s only after we have gained and learned from more experiences in adult life […]
Posted March 15, 2023
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Starting Your First Dental Job? Get Off On The Right Foot.
Here’s what to expect with your first job and how to get your dental career off to a great start! It’s that time of year again when a new graduating […]
Posted June 06, 2022
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How to Leverage Salary Data to Get a Higher Starting Dental Salary
Imagine that you’ve seen a dental job listing that ticks all your work and lifestyle requirements. You’ve already applied, interviewed, and received a formal offer. You feel elated, but there’s […]
Posted April 19, 2022
4 Tips to Discuss Salary During a Dental Job Interview
It’s natural to feel awkward asking or answering salary-related questions during a dental job interview. However, discussing your salary expectations comfortably with a dental hiring manager or practice owner is […]
Posted February 19, 2022
7 Habits of Highly Effective Dental Job Seekers
Raise your virtual hand if you’ve read the book Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by the late Stephen R. Covey. It’s considered a classic – among the top productivity […]
Posted December 20, 2019
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 […]
Posted May 07, 2019
5 Things I Wish I Asked In My First Dental Job Interview
After graduation from dental school, the world seemed like my oyster. I could not wait to find my first job and start earning a living. What I didn’t know was […]
Posted April 26, 2019
I Graduated Dental School, What Now?
If graduating from dental school feels like a whirlwind of emotions, know that you’re not alone; transitioning from school into the “real world” is a big leap, and feeling overwhelmed […]
Posted April 24, 2019
Advice for Recent Dental Hygiene Graduates
Applying for your first job out of school can be scary. You’ve spent a lot of time daydreaming about graduation and your first time working with a patient, and now […]
Posted April 02, 2019
Study Success: 6 Tips for Dental Students
The dental hygiene board exams are fast approaching and the myriad theories surrounding the concept of successful study almost require a study session of their own. The following 6 tips […]
Posted March 21, 2019
Tips For Graduates (From Real Dental Professionals)
Stepping outside the comfort zone of college life to knock on the door of a new career can feel daunting. You’ve probably heard the saying ‘experience itself is the best […]
Posted February 17, 2019
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 […]
Posted May 15, 2018
Dental School: What to Know Before You Start
Ask any dentist about dental school and they’ll tell you it can be both the best and most challenging time of their careers. While that sounds daunting, it’s a necessary […]
Posted April 17, 2018
5 Tips to Finding a Dental Job You Love
As many dental job seekers come to discover, finding a dental job is a lot like dating; you ask your friends (or the internet) to match you up, put your […]
Posted February 07, 2018
How to Negotiate a Job Offer
Congratulations! You’ve been offered a job. Now what? Are you going to be able to get the salary and perks you want? While you should never bring up compensation in […]
Posted February 27, 2014