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Freedom and Flexibility in Dentistry Starts With DirectDental

DirectDental is a free, real-time dental staffing platform that gives hygienists, assistants, and office staff control over their schedules, locations, and career paths—so they can work smarter and live better.

HolliFebruary 25, 2026

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The Benefits No One Puts in the Job Ad (But They Matter Most)

In dentistry, the benefits that shape your career rarely show up in the job ad. Learn how to evaluate hidden factors like leadership, psychological safety, and real work-life balance before you accept your next role.

HolliFebruary 16, 2026

Dental professional smiling in a dental office, feeling happy and fulfilled in their career

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Fall in Love With Your Dental Career Again

Feeling burned out in your dental job? Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to reassess your work environment, rediscover your passion for dentistry, and find a dental office that truly supports you—with help from DirectDental.

HolliFebruary 4, 2026

Dental professional smiling in a modern dental office, representing the benefits of temping through DirectDental

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Why Temping Is the Secret to Finding Your Dream Dental Office

Temping isn’t just about flexibility and extra income—it’s one of the smartest ways for dental professionals to test-drive offices, grow skills, and discover their dream workplace through DirectDental.

HolliJanuary 15, 2026

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Dental Holidays to Celebrate in 2026

2026 is here — and there’s no stopping it. So I figured… let’s celebrate! This post rounds up all the dental-related holidays of 2026 plus ideas for how to...

HolliDecember 12, 2025

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Don’t Wait Until January: Use the Last Weeks of the Year to Land Your Next Dental Job

Are you a Dental Assistant or Dental Hygienist who’s currently employed, but quietly thinking about making a move in the near future? Or maybe you’ve been thriving as a dental temp and one of your goals for 2025 is to finally land a permanent position? If that’s you — this is great news.But can we [

HolliDecember 8, 2025

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Transform Your Team: Boost Recruitment, Retention, and Morale Through Volunteering

This weeks post comes from our friends at Dental LIfeline Network. As we wrap up the year, many practices—maybe even yours—are starting to think about goals...

HolliDecember 5, 2025

Dental BurnoutWork Life

5 Signs You’re Facing Dental Office Burnout This Fall (and How to Bounce Back)

Fall Is in the Air… and So Is Dental Burnout The air is crisp, pumpkin spice coffee is flowing, and for many dental assistants and hygienists… so is burnout.

HolliNovember 3, 2025

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Best Dental Blogs to Follow for Your Dental Practice to Thrive

Running a thriving dental practice means constantly learning, adapting, and staying connected to what’s happening across the industry.

Freedom and Flexibility in Dentistry Starts With DirectDental

The Benefits No One Puts in the Job Ad (But They Matter Most)

Fall in Love With Your Dental Career Again

Why Temping Is the Secret to Finding Your Dream Dental Office

Dental Holidays to Celebrate in 2026

Don’t Wait Until January: Use the Last Weeks of the Year to Land Your Next Dental Job

Transform Your Team: Boost Recruitment, Retention, and Morale Through Volunteering

5 Signs You’re Facing Dental Office Burnout This Fall (and How to Bounce Back)

Best Dental Blogs to Follow for Your Dental Practice to Thrive

Trick or Teeth: What Dental Professionals Are Really Scared Of

8 Signs You’re Definitely a Dental Professional

How to Talk to Your Dentist (or Office Manager) About What You Need

Dental Paycheck Checkup: Rates and Benefits

Little Wins That Make a Big Difference in Your Dental Career

Navigating Office Drama: How to Stay Professional in a Small Team

Prove Your Worth: How to Secure Top Pay in Your Next Dental Job

Beyond the Paycheck: 6 Reasons to Stay (or Leave) Your Dental Job

How to Ask for a Raise (and Actually Get It) in Dentistry

Dental Job ‘Red Flags’ That Might Actually Be Green Lights

Your Boss Caught You Looking for Another Job, Now what?

Dental Holidays to Celebrate in 2025

8 Bad Habits That Are Making Your Dental Job Less Enjoyable

The Dental Professionals Holiday Prep Guide

Why Dental Temps… Temp

Finding Calm: Managing Anxiety During Your Dental Job Search

How Benefits Increase Hygienists and Dental Assistants Hourly Rate

Why Dentistry is the Place to Be

Hygienists – Get paid more without requesting a raise

Find Dental Temp Success This Summer

8 signs you should accept that dental job offer

QUIZ: Do I belong in a big or small dental practice?

Dental Office Myths: Whats True and Whats False

Is Your Resume Losing You Money?

2024 Dental Holidays

Dentists: You Don't Have To Do It All

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

Write a Powerful, Money Making, Dental Resume

5 Ways To Keep Your Numbers Up, Even if You’re OOO

7 Simple Ways to Make Your Dental Patients Happy

Communicating with Your Dentist

Broken Boundaries in the Office: Setting Boundaries in Your Dental Job

MARK YOUR CALENDARS – National Dental Holidays for your Dental Practice to Celebrate

The Joy of Temping

How Do I Negotiate Pay When Offered a Dental Job?

Get Your Dentist To Pay You More Money NOW!

Luxuries your Dental Job is offering beyond your hourly wage

6 Tips Dental Professionals can use to Manage Inflation

Self-Care Tips for Dental Professionals that are Actually Useful

Signs It's Time for a New Dental Job (And Signs You Should Stay)

Autumn Self-Care Tips for Dental Professionals

How Dental Professionals can earn bigger bonuses

How to handle a difficult dental patient

5 things dental professionals stress about – but shouldn't.

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Best Dental Assistant Contest!

Dental Professionals: What are your new year's resolutions?

$100 Social Media Gift Card Giveaway

5 ways to get your dentist to pay you more money NOW!

6 conversations to avoid in your dental practice

5 Tips to handle negative coworkers

Fall Time Self-Care for Dental Professionals

5 reasons to keep your Candidate profile active after you found a job

How to make your dental practice less awkward.

Everything you need to know about being a Dental Temp.

How to stay healthy as you return to work in the dental field

DirectDental is having a CONTEST!

7 tips to Be On Your "A" Game: Leave office drama and personal issues at the door!

6 ways the CARES Act will assist Dental Professionals

5 Things You Didn't Know About Being a Dental Office Manager

4 Ways to Get Your Dentist to Pay You More Money Now!

How to avoid Dentistry Burnout

Love Your Team this Valentine's Day

Self-care Tips for the Dental Professional

3 THINGS GREAT DENTAL TEAMS DO (AND 3 TO AVOID!)

HOW TO MAKE A SMOOTH TRANSITION TO A NEW DENTAL OFFICE

4 Things You Should Do To Improve Your Dental Career

Understanding your Dental Employee Benefits

How to Ask for a Raise?

How Do I Negotiate Pay When Offered a Job?

Write a Powerful Dental Job Earning Resume