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The Air We Breathe: Cutting-Edge Aerosol Management for Dental Safety
Posted October 03, 2024
Step Up Your Salary: How to Effectively Ask for a Raise
Posted September 26, 2024
Sleep Smart, Smile Bright: The Neuroscience of Rest and Oral Health
EMPLOYERS
Forget Perfection — Focus on Progress in Your Dental Practice
In every dental practice, our goal is to build the perfect team. But let’s be real—there’s no such thing as a flawless employee. Instead of chasing perfection, let’s embrace individual […]
Posted September 19, 2024
Bad Behavior, Bright Solutions: How To Correct Employee Missteps With Success
Got a tricky employee situation? Don’t stress! Tackling tough behavior can actually turn your team into a powerhouse. Not only can you resolve the issue, but you can also strengthen […]
Posted September 05, 2024
When Team Members Want More: Strategies For Managing Salary Increases
In today’s dental practices, team dynamics and employee satisfaction are key to success. When a team member asks for a raise, handling it thoughtfully can benefit both your practice and […]
Posted August 22, 2024
Emergency Ready: The Crucial Role Of ACLS In Modern Dental Care
In the ever-evolving world of dentistry, keeping up with the latest advancements is key to delivering top-notch patient care. One trending continuing education (CE) course making waves is Advanced Cardiac […]
Posted August 15, 2024
EMPLOYERSJOB SEEKING
Empathy In The Workplace: The Secret Sauce For A Thriving Dental Team
Empathy in the workplace isn’t just a buzzword; it’s essential for a thriving dental team. By understanding and supporting your colleagues, you create a harmonious work environment, boost job satisfaction, […]
Posted August 08, 2024
Welcome Aboard! Top Strategies for Successful Dental Office Onboarding
Onboarding new employees is a crucial step for the success and cohesion of your dental practice. By implementing best practices and embracing innovative tools, you can create an engaging onboarding […]
Posted August 01, 2024
What To Do When Your Dental Team Member Quits
When your dental hygienist, dental assistant, or front office team member catches you off guard with a resignation notice, it can send you into a panic because we simply cannot […]
Posted March 14, 2024
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 […]
Posted February 29, 2024
Dental Hygiene Rated Among Top Jobs for Work-Life Balance
Flexibility, including work-life balance, was one of the main things that drew me into dental hygiene. As a dental assistant in high school, I watched the hygienists balance their family […]
Posted April 12, 2023
The Top 4 Benefits For Dental Employees
“Company-sponsored,” “employer-sponsored,” or “employer-provided” – whatever you wish to call them, staff benefits are proving to be more than essential for dental employers looking to attract new hires and retain […]
Posted September 09, 2022
3 Proactive Ways to Attract and Retain Dental Hygienists
The role of a registered dental hygienist is vital to preventative oral care and promoting patients’ oral health. Despite the value they add, dentists have, in more recent years, struggled to […]
Posted August 22, 2022
4 Tips to Reengage and Retain Your Dental Team
Disconnects can occur even in great cultures. Dental employees who were once highly engaged can lose their interest and enthusiasm. For example, a disconnect (gap) between an employee’s new sense […]
Posted August 15, 2022
6 Reasons Why Dental Employees Leave Great Practice Cultures
You’ve done a phenomenal job of building a great culture of behaviors, systems, and practices based on core values the entire team seems to embrace. Team members support one another […]
Posted August 08, 2022
5 Marketing Tips for Attracting More Dental Candidates
“How can I get more dental candidates to look at my job post and apply?” This pressing question is one we are often asked by employers looking to recruit new […]
Posted July 18, 2022
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. […]
Posted July 11, 2022
Why Dental Employee Benefits Matter
Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat people well enough, so they don’t want to. Sir Richard Branson Finding and hiring the right dental employees is a tall order […]
Posted June 12, 2022
3 Ways to Grow Dental Staff Engagement
“Fulfilled employees don’t want to leave.” Saurav Atri, Gallup In today’s challenging recruitment landscape, employee fulfillment and well-being should be at the top of the priority list for dental employers […]
Posted June 11, 2022
How to Set Your Dental Team Up For Success
We all have good and bad days at work. No matter how much we enjoy our jobs, patients, or work colleagues, it’s normal to have “off” days when we know […]
Posted May 11, 2022
Is Your Dental Practice Doing “Stay” Interviews?
It’s late Thursday afternoon and you’re wrapping up some paperwork, ready to head into the weekend when your best hygienist peeks her head in and asks to speak with you. […]
Posted April 04, 2022
Dental Job Satisfaction Poll Reveals How to Boost Retention & Engagement
Following DentalPost’s recently released annual salary survey, we conducted a dental job satisfaction poll of 551 dental professionals in February to find out: What is driving dental workers to look […]
Posted February 24, 2022
Spotting A Toxic Dental Employee Before You Hire Them
Given the uncertainty of the world, many people are living and operating from a place of fear, so it’s understandable that employees may feel a bit disenchanted or burned out. […]
Posted February 16, 2022
At Risk For Dental Employee Turnover In 2022?
Over the last year, dental workers have returned to the job market in large numbers, and many returning workers took positions with new employers. With the current shortage of dental […]
Posted January 19, 2022
11 Actions to Build a Better Dental Practice Culture
Every time we take a dental industry poll, the top reasons cited for leaving an employer remain constant. The two hot button issues for dental professionals are wanting to leave […]
Posted June 24, 2021
How to Get More Out of Your Dental Job Posting & Search
How to Get More Out of Your Dental Job Posting & Search is the third part of the series Hiring Through a Dental Labor Crisis. Catch up on Part 1 […]
Posted June 01, 2021
Hiring Through a Dental Labor Market Crisis (Part 1)
Dental Labor Supply & Demand by Position As the nation’s largest dental professional job board, DentalPost is often where practices look for solutions to their hiring problems. But there is […]
Posted May 19, 2021
5 Ways To Better Support Dental Team Members
Much is expected of dental professionals today. The solitary nature of the clinical work itself and the long hours make for easy burnout even in the most supportive dental offices. […]
Posted April 21, 2021
National Dental Holidays to Celebrate at Your Practice
Recognizing your dental team with gratitude for their hard work over the year is quintessential to having a successful practice. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are great examples of appreciation […]
Posted March 03, 2021
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 […]
Posted August 10, 2020
The Hiring Process for a Winning Dental Team
The Secret Formula to Having Your Dental Dream Team In my previous article, we laid the groundwork for what it will take to successfully hire a winning team. We discussed […]
Posted March 02, 2020
Hire Slow. Fire Fast. Know When to Let Go.
Owning your own business comes with so many moving parts. Some are rewarding, while others – like dealing with hiring, managing, and firing people – are a drag. If only […]
Posted January 06, 2020
How High Is Your EI? Emotional Intelligence is the New “Smart.”
Did you know that your ability to recognize and respond to your emotions can directly tie to your level of success in life? It’s called “Emotional Intelligence” (EI) and it is […]
Posted December 13, 2019
The Power of Assessments: Get to Know a Candidate Before You Hire Them
How to narrow down the candidate pool.
Posted December 02, 2019
5 Tips to Quit Your Dental Job Like a Pro
If you’ve ever had to quit a job, you know it can get messy and emotional. Tempers flare, confusion ensues, feelings get hurt — quitting a job isn’t an inherently […]
Posted November 13, 2019
The Cost of a Bad Hire
Can you imagine how (understandably) frustrated your team would be if you hired your mom, wife or girlfriend for a job they were totally unqualified for? While hiring mistakes usually […]
Posted November 08, 2019
Continuing Education for Dental Assistants Is Essential!
Continuing Education courses are the building blocks of your career. Yet I’ve heard it many times over the years and to this day, assistants will tell me they are told they don’t […]
Posted October 22, 2019
Be a Boss People Love to Work For
Great bosses do this…
Posted October 11, 2019
4 Must-Ask Interview Questions When Staffing a New Dental Office
With the dentistry field continuing to evolve, it is important to hire only qualified, trained, and professional staff. If you are responsible for hiring staff in a new medical office, […]
Posted September 12, 2019
Don’t Get Ghosted!
In recent years ghosting describes an unsettling end to a relationship–a friend or someone you are dating who suddenly disappears without any explanation at all. Almost like they are dead […]
Posted August 28, 2019
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 […]
Posted August 16, 2019
Is a Valued Team Member About to Make a Move? How to Recognize the Signs and Steps You Can Take.
Something feels different in the office. It’s hard to describe. The patients are happy, with no complaints. The schedule is full, revenue is strong. Internal conflicts among staff are at […]
Posted August 07, 2019
JOB SEEKING
Home, Sweet Home? 4 Signs You are Interviewing at a Great Office
There is no doubt about it. Job interviews can be scary and nerve-wracking. You are anxious and working hard to sell yourself so this dental office will hire you. While […]
Posted August 01, 2019
How to Build Great Relationships With Dental Temps
The freelance economy is changing how Americans work and the dental industry is no exception; dental temps are becoming an increasingly popular way to solve complex scheduling challenges. Hiring temps […]
Posted July 30, 2019
Is Your Dental Team Working Together?
The Complainer. The Bully. The Slacker. The Gossip. The Slob. The Flirt. The Drama Queen. Sound like the cast of characters from Glee or Mean Girls? Unfortunately, these personality types […]
Posted May 19, 2019
How to Build a Job Ad that Attracts your Culture
Going through the recruiting process can be time-consuming and exhausting. Starting with a solid job ad will help make the hiring process easier and attract the right culture and top […]
Posted May 12, 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
6 Things Dental Office Managers Do That Keep Us Smiling
A tireless dental office manager is at the center of every great dental office. They’re typically the first ones in and the last ones out and make sure that our […]
Posted April 18, 2019
Are Your Interviews Hurting Your Business?
5 Interview Questions to Help You Hire Right (and Save Time and Money!) Are you going bananas because of hiring? You are not alone. Hiring is hard work and can […]
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
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 […]
Posted February 12, 2019
When Is It Time to Fire Your Dental Employee?
Firing someone is one of the hardest things a business owner or manager has to do. Yet, it’s so important to remove employees that are disruptive to your mission or […]
Posted January 15, 2019
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 […]
Posted August 07, 2018
5 Dental Industry Trends to Pay Attention To
Dental industry trends are constantly changing, and it’s important to stay on top of them to ensure you’re providing the latest and greatest to your patients. Here are five dental […]
Posted June 19, 2018
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; […]
Posted June 12, 2018
9 Expert Dental Office Management Tips to Enhance Your Practice
Plenty of forums and sites offer seemingly magic “dental office management tips” to dental professionals. Here’s the truth: there’s no “secret formula” to running a dental practice. It requires a […]
Posted June 05, 2018
Improve Communication in Your Dental Office with These Tips
When you want to provide excellent customer service to your patients and streamline how your dental office runs, it’s time to look at ways to improve communication. When your dental […]
Posted April 24, 2018
6 Unique Jobs in the Dental Field
Jobs in the dental field have their perks. From flexible hours to a steady income, a job in dentistry can be very comfortable! However, when it gets down to it, […]
Posted April 10, 2018
Women in Dentistry Changing the Industry
Women in dentistry are (and have been) leading the industry for years. The success and strength of women in the workplace are becoming a bigger focus for our industry and […]
Posted March 06, 2018
3 Tips to Create a Work-Life Balance
It’s more than a job, it’s finding a work-life balance. Build a career that allows you to spend more time with your family. Designing your life with the never-ending shift […]
Posted June 27, 2017
4 Tell-Tale Signs You Have a Great Boss
I’ve worked in a lot of different dental offices throughout my career — while trying to start a family, I temped in over 100 offices! So, I have certainly seen […]
Posted June 13, 2017
How to Correct or Reprimand Staff: Four Easy Steps
At any given time one or more of your staff are likely doing something that you would not be too happy about if discovered. It’s the nature of the beast. […]
Posted March 13, 2017
3 Reasons Why Continual Training Is Essential
Dental managers and owners invest a great deal of time and money in making sure that their office equipment is well-maintained and up to current standards. But many practices overlook […]
Posted October 24, 2016
Why Doing Good is Good for Business
In 2007, business mogul and entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson created a movement for business owners called Capitalism 24902 to be a force for good in the world. In an article […]
Posted November 10, 2015
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 […]
Posted October 28, 2015
Onboarding: Sink or Swim
Think back to your first day of high school. Did you have butterflies in your stomach? Were you worried about finding your classrooms, making new friends, or forgetting your locker […]
Posted August 05, 2015
Applying for THE Job: 10 Helpful Tips for Job Seekers
Many factors affect how long it will take to find the perfect job in dentistry – everything from the current economy to flexibility in terms of hours or pay. While there’s […]
Posted June 24, 2015
Corporate or Boutique?
The Pros and Cons of Big Vs. Small Dentistry If you look at Wal-Mart vs. the little shoe shop on the corner you will begin to understand the differences between […]
Posted May 12, 2015
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 […]
Posted May 20, 2014
The Art of Writing a Great Dental Job Ad
You’re hiring again. You know, that often tedious process of finding the right person for your company that is qualified yet likable at the same time. A lot goes into the hiring process which also means there is a lot of room to hire the wrong person. One of the most effective ways to prevent this from happening is to write a job ad that speaks volumes about what your dental practice is really like. So what are we really talking about here?
Posted October 08, 2013
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