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In The News

6 Red Flags That a Dental Job Might Be a Scam

We hate that we have to write this blog. But it’s become necessary. At DirectDental, we’re seeing a major uptick in scammers trying to post fake jobs or access...

HolliJune 4, 2025

Dental OfficeEmployer advice

Independent Contractors and the Importance of Employee Classification for your Dental Practice

Do I pay my temp dental assistant or hygienist as an Independent Contractor or a w2 employee? This post will answer that question for you.

HolliJune 19, 2024

Dental AssistantDental Hygienists

Dental Job Seekers – Don't Get Scammed

Scammers are acting as legitimate businesses who what to "hire" dental assistants and hygienist to steal their identities. Don't be their victim.

HolliFebruary 2, 2024

Employer adviceHiring

How do I use Artificial Intelligence to hire a Hygienist or Dental Assistant?

Artificial Intelligence is here and it is providing great ways to staff your dental office. Here is the now and the future of AI.

HolliJanuary 31, 2024

Dental AssistantDental Hygienists

What Dentists, Hygienists and Dental Assistants are Making in Each State

See how your pay ranks in your state. Here are the annual salaries of Dentists, Hygienists and Dental Assistants by state.

HolliJanuary 25, 2024

Employer adviceHiring

How to Prevent Dental Candidates from Ghosting You

Tired of Dental Assistants and Hygienists Ghosting your interviews? Keep reading as these tips will get those applicants in and hired!

HolliOctober 31, 2023

Dental OfficeEmployer advice

Struggling with Dental Practice Employee Turnover?

Many dental offices continue to struggle with Dental Assistant and Hygienist turnover. These tips can help retain your dental employees.

HolliOctober 2, 2023

Dental JobDental Professionals

What Dental Professionals Should Do When Their Child’s Daycare Or School Closes

Let's hope we don't need this post, but here is what dental assistants and Hygienists should do if their child's school or daycare closes this virus season.

HolliSeptember 20, 2023

Dental OfficeEmployer advice

Improving Practice Operations: From Hiring to Coverage and Everything in Between

Staffing and Reducing Dental Insurance are the two hot topics in dentistry right now. Here is everything you need to know about it.

HolliSeptember 14, 2023

Dental JobHiring

Is Your Hiring Process Costing You Candidates?

A recent ADA poll finds that over 70% of dentists find hiring dental assistants or hygienists to be extremely challenging. But could you be the reason it is so difficult?

HolliJuly 24, 2023

Employer adviceHiring

How To Get Hygienists And Dental Assistants To Apply To Your Job.

According to a recent poll, hiring for Dental Assistants and Hygienists is "extremely challenging". It doesn't have to be. Here is how to get applicants to your job post.

HolliJune 9, 2023

Employer adviceIn The News

6 Tips for Dentists to Manage Rising Costs

As inflation soars, this post offers some tips for Dentists to save money and find additional revenue in their practice.

HolliMarch 20, 2023

Dental OfficeEmployer advice

Improve Your Hiring Processes to Attract and Retain High Quality Dental Team Members – Podcast

This Podcast addresses all things Dental Staffing. If you are looking for permanent (or Temporary) Dental Assistants or Hygienists, you need to listen to this podcast.

HolliAugust 9, 2022

Dental HygienistsGuest Blog Post

Dental hygienists joined the Great Resignation — why aren't they coming back?

During the pandemic, Dental Hygienists represented one of the largest exoduses. Here is why they aren't returning to the dental industry.

HolliMay 9, 2022

In The News

DirectDental announces partnership with Harbor Dental Society to help dental offices across the Los Angeles area fill thousands of vacant job postings

Check out the latest press release from DirectDental on their partnership with the Harbor Dental Society.

HolliMay 6, 2022

Dental AssistantDental Hygienists

6 Tips Dental Professionals can use to Manage Inflation

Inflation is expensive. These tips will help Dental Assistants and Hygienist manage the increased cost of living.

HolliMarch 15, 2022

COVID-19Dental Hygienists

3,300 Hygienist Voluntarily Quit Dental

New study finds 3,300 hygienist left the dental field. See what else the study found.

HolliFebruary 25, 2022

Dental OfficeGuest Blog Post

Teach Your Team This Four-Letter Word If You Want To Grow Your Dental Practice

If you are truly ready to expand and grow your dental practice, it is time to teach your team how to sell.

HolliOctober 25, 2021

COVID-19Dental Office

Can Dentists reimburse their employees for health insurance?

As dental professionals return to work, they are requesting health insurance from potential employers more than any other benefit.

HolliAugust 4, 2020

COVID-19Dental Office

5 Ways to Recession Proof Your Dental Practice.

The hopeful me hopes we can get business to resume as normal and that this post won’t actually be needed.

HolliJune 8, 2020

COVID-19Dental Office

‘It’s really the Wild West out there.’ Your trip to the dentist is about to get more painful — but not for the reason you might think

Published: May 13, 2020 at 12:22 p.m. ETBy Elisabeth Buchwald – Article found on MarketWatch.

HolliMay 13, 2020

COVID-19Dental Office

Let's talk Teledentistry

The dental industry has been shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic and many are left wondering what will the future of dental look like?

HolliApril 21, 2020

COVID-19Dental Office

‘Corona Claus’: Generous La Mesa Dentist Brings Team to Tears With Delivery of Essential Goods

On April 10th, NBC San Diego reported on San Diego's very own "Corona Claus", who just so happens to be a Dentist who practices in La Mesa, CA. Here is what they had to say. 'A generous La Mesa dentist surprised his five employees with goodies to help keep them afloat after his office shut down [

HolliApril 13, 2020