What benefits dentists are offering to dental hygienists, assistants
Offering increased starting pay rates, paid time off and retirement plans are the three most commonly offered benefits for dental hygienist and dental assistant applicants over the past two years,...
View ArticleAre dental hygienists satisfied with their pay, benefits?
Nearly half of all dental hygienists are satisfied with their total compensation and benefits, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.
View Article5 notes on dental hygienist turnover in 2024
Eleven percent of dental hygienists are currently applying for or plan to apply for new jobs by the end of 2024, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.
View Article34% of dental hygienists plan to retire within 6 years
Thirty-four percent of dental hygienists plan to retire within six years, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.
View ArticleAre dental assistants satisfied with their pay, benefits?
About 28 percent of dental assistants are satisfied with their compensation, while 37 percent are satisfied with their benefits, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.
View Article4 notes on dental assistant job turnover in 2024
Fifty-six percent of dental assistants are considering applying for new jobs before 2025, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.
View ArticleDental practice manager salary raises 13%: 5 notes
Dental practice managers saw a jump in both hourly wages and annual income in 2023, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.
View ArticleThe biggest challenges facing dental practice managers
Hiring and retention were the biggest challenges facing dental practice managers in 2023, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.
View Article28% of dental practice managers plan to apply for new jobs by the end of 2024
About 28% of dental practice managers plan to apply for new jobs by the end of 2024, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.
View ArticleStaffing could continue to be a thorn in dentistry's side
The dental workforce emerged as one of the biggest issues in the industry during 2023, and there doesn't seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel coming anytime soon.
View ArticleMinnesota practice backed up 6 months due to dental hygienist shortage
Dental practices in Minnesota are facing major scheduling backlogs, mainly due to the lack of available dental hygienists, according to a Jan. 10 report by ABC affiliate KSTP-TV.
View ArticleAre DSO-affiliated dentists satisfied with their benefits?
Forty-two percent of DSO-affiliated dentists are satisfied or very satisfied with their benefits, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.
View ArticleGeorgia dental school offers tuition support for practicing in rural areas
The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University is launching a program to offer tuition assistance to students who commit to practicing in underserved areas.
View ArticleBottlenecks in dental hygiene programs exacerbating workforce challenges
Issues with dental hygiene programs are exacerbating hiring challenges in the dental industry, according to a recent report from the Association of DSOs.
View ArticleWisconsin governor to sign bill authorizing dental therapists
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers plans to sign a bill that will allow dental therapists to provide care in the state, according to a Jan. 31 report by the Wisconsin State Journal.
View ArticleEmbracing Diversity and Inclusion: Heartland Dental’s Employee-Led...
At Heartland Dental, our mission is clear: we stand shoulder to shoulder with supported doctors and their teams to deliver the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities we serve.
View ArticleWhere dental therapy stands in the US
Wisconsin recently became the 14th state to authorize dental therapists to treat patients, and several other states could soon do the same.
View ArticleJob outlook for dentists vs. 4 other healthcare professions
The number of projected jobs for dentists is expected to be much lower than other healthcare occupations, with the employment change between 2022 and 2032 projected to increase 6,800, according to the...
View ArticleSouth Dakota expands dental hygienist eligibility
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed a bill that expands the ability to practice as a dental hygienist under the supervision of a dentist.
View ArticleOrganizations push for Florida to authorize dental therapists
More than 140 organizations and individuals are lobbying the Florida Legislature to pass two bills that would authorize dental therapists in the state.
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