The most successful rural dental practices aren’t just competing for talent, they’re creating compelling reasons for providers to choose small-town dentistry over urban opportunities.
The smartest dental practices in 2026 aren’t choosing between staffing agencies and DIY hiring: they’re strategically using both to maximize flexibility while controlling costs.
The difference between a dental temp agency and a dental staffing agency isn’t just about terminology, it’s about whether you’re looking for a quick fix or building a long-term talent strategy.
Bringing in temporary dental coverage isn’t just a stopgap solution; it’s a strategic move that can keep your practice thriving while protecting your team from burnout and your patients from disruption.
The dental hygienist shortage isn’t going away anytime soon, but the practices that adapt their hiring strategies now will be the ones that thrive.
The most successful dental practices don’t just hire for skills: they hire for fit, and temp-to-perm arrangements give you the runway to do exactly that.
The Interstate Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensure Compact is transforming how dental practices recruit talent, turning what was once a bureaucratic nightmare into a streamlined pathway to building stronger teams.
The real cost of dental staff turnover isn’t just the $60,000 in annual misallocated effort or the 6-9 months of salary spent on replacement: it’s the erosion of trust, culture, and patient care that happens when good people keep walking out the door.
The difference between a dental practice that thrives with locum tenens support and one that struggles isn’t luck: it’s avoiding the critical hiring mistakes that 78% of practices make when bringing in tempo rary dental professionals.
The dental hygienist shortage isn’t just a staffing problem: it’s a strategic opportunity for practices that know how to position themselves as employers of choice in an increasingly competitive market.
The numbers don’t lie, and they’re pretty sobering. 62% of dentists identify hiring challenges as their number one concern heading into 2025. If you’re running a dental practice right now, you’ve probably felt this pressure firsthand. Maybe you’ve had to turn away patients because you’re short staffed, or perhaps you’re watching your current team burn out from covering extra shifts. You’re def initely not alone.
Finding qualified dental hygienists has become one of the biggest challenges facing dental practices today. With demand far outpacing supply, many practice owners are making critical errors that push top talent straight into competitors’ arms. The good news? Most of these mistakes are completely fix able once you know what to look for.
Solutions can be found even in times of uncertainty. Four voices from the dental industry chimed in to answer the question, “What is the smartest decision you made in the
Valleywise Health has established an advanced education program in general dentistry that will teach residents how to provide care to racially and ethnically diverse patients, the Phoenix-based public health system
When it comes to managing salary history compliance, a proactive approach to gathering information can be critical. In local, county and state jurisdictions across the United States, salary history laws that restrict
Oral healthcare accessibility still has a long way to go. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research released the report, “Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges” diving into national oral
Finding the best pay schedule option can be a balancing act in offering workers convenience while keeping costs down. Pay schedule optimization plays a crucial role in preserving workforce engagement,
Ray Khouri, DDS, founder and CEO of United Dental Corp., told Forbes Jan. 21 what he thinks dentists should consider before choosing a DSO. With so many DSOs in the industry, it
Common Loan Repayment Programs National Health Service Corps (NHSC) The federal program that supports health professionals in exchange for service in high need area. The NHSC has three programs: NHSC
A May poll from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute highlights the recruitment challenges facing hiring dentists. More than 80 percent of dentists find the recruitment of dental hygienists and assistants
Every dental practice owner knows lots of other owners. If you’re struggling to grow your business, you undoubtedly know others in the same boat. I’m sure you also know some
I graduated with a lot of educational debt. It was stressful. Now as a new dentist 6 years out of school, I am excited to help bring some guidance from
If you have ever been interviewed, then you probably got to the end of the interview and were asked, “Now, do you have any questions for me?” And, if you’re
As dentists, we face unique mental, physical and emotional challenges each day. These challenges often create discord and imbalance in our bodies and minds, especially when combined with the current
Being a dentist is one of the top jobs in the U.S., with a median salary of $155,600 in 2019, according to a U.S. News & World report. Between 2019 and 2029, more than
97% Client Satisfaction Rate
90%+ Offer Acceptance Rate
7–10 Day Average Turnaround for Locum Coverage
6-Month Replacement Guarantee on Permanent Hires
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