Fun!Work LifeDental Holidays to Celebrate in 20262026 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
Dental OfficeFun!Transform Your Team: Boost Recruitment, Retention, and Morale Through VolunteeringThis 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
Employer adviceFun!Best Dental Blogs to Follow for Your Dental Practice to ThriveRunning a thriving dental practice means constantly learning, adapting, and staying connected to what’s happening across the industry.HolliNovember 3, 2025
Fun!HiringWhat’s Haunting Your Hiring? Scary Staffing Situations (and How to Fix Them)The Horrors of Dental Hiring It’s spooky season — and while ghosts, ghouls, and cobwebs may fill your neighborhood, there’s nothing scarier than trying to hire...HolliOctober 20, 2025
Dental AssistantDental HygienistsTrick or Teeth: What Dental Professionals Are Really Scared OfWhy Dental Professionals Don’t Need Halloween to Be Spooked October may bring haunted houses, ghost stories, and pumpkin spice everything—but for dental...HolliOctober 8, 2025
Dental AssistantDental Hygienists8 Signs You’re Definitely a Dental ProfessionalAt DirectDental, we work with hygienists, assistants, and front office pros every day—and we know how much your career spills into your everyday life.HolliSeptember 24, 2025
Dental JobDental ProfessionalsLittle Wins That Make a Big Difference in Your Dental CareerLet’s be honest—working in a dental office isn’t always easy. Some days are packed with patients, emergencies pop up out of nowhere, and your feet never seem...HolliJune 4, 2025
Dental AssistantDental HygienistsDental Job ‘Red Flags’ That Might Actually Be Green LightsIf you’ve been on the hunt for a new dental job, you’ve probably come across advice on spotting red flags in job listings and interviews.HolliMarch 3, 2025
Dental OfficeFun!Dental Holidays to Celebrate in 2025Discover the top dental holidays to celebrate in 2025! Boost your practice with fun, engaging ways to connect with patients and promote oral health awareness.HolliJanuary 7, 2025
Dental AssistantDental HygienistsThe Dental Professionals Holiday Prep GuideThe holidays can be stressful for a Dental Assistant or Hygienist. Here are some tips to help manage all the stress the season throws at you!HolliOctober 31, 2024
Dental HygienistsDental JobWhy Dental Temps… TempWhy do some dental hygienists prefer temp work while others opt for permanent jobs? We’ve got the answers—straight from the hygienists themselves!HolliSeptember 6, 2024
Dental AssistantDental HygienistsWhy Dentistry is the Place to BeWe are seeing many Dental Assistants and Hygienist who have left the field return. And for good reasons. Here is why Dentistry is the place to be!HolliJuly 12, 2024
Dental AssistantDental HygienistsFind Dental Temp Success This SummerSummertime is the best time to find temp jobs in dental practices. Here is how to find success and get paid!HolliMay 13, 2024
Dental AssistantDental HygienistsDental Job "Red Flags" That Aren't Actually Red FlagsDon't miss out on a great dental assistant, hygiene or front office dental personnel job because an office has one of these "red flags".HolliFebruary 26, 2024
Dental AssistantDental HygienistsWhat Dentists, Hygienists and Dental Assistants are Making in Each StateSee how your pay ranks in your state. Here are the annual salaries of Dentists, Hygienists and Dental Assistants by state.HolliJanuary 25, 2024
ContestDental Assistant2024 Dental HolidaysIf you work in a dental office and are looking for ways to celebrate you and your team – this post has you covered!HolliJanuary 3, 2024
Dental AssistantDental Hygienists6 Conversations Dental Professional Should AvoidIt's that time of year where patients start asking personal questions. Here is how hygienists and dental assistants can avoid those conversations.HolliAugust 23, 2023
Dental JobDental OfficeMARK YOUR CALENDARS – National Dental Holidays for your Dental Practice to CelebrateDental Holidays are great marketing tools for your practice. This post lists all the dental related holidays with tips on how to celebrate with your team and patients!HolliFebruary 21, 2023
DirectDental UpdatesFun!DirectDental Thanks YOU for a Great 2022!2022 flew by! But we wanted to start 2023 by showing our gratitude to our dental offices and dental temps and candidates for a wonderful year!HolliJanuary 10, 2023
Dental OfficeFun!Why and how you should market your dental practice to small businessesOne of the most impactful but underrated ways to grow your dental practice is to market to small businesses. Here is how you can do it!HolliOctober 3, 2022
Dental ProfessionalsFun!Hourly Pay Rate for Dental Professionals By StateHere are the average pay rates for Dentists, Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Front Office and Dental Office Managers in 2022.HolliMay 24, 2022
Dental AssistantDental HygienistsLuxuries your Dental Job is offering beyond your hourly wageBefore you consider leaving your dental job, here are some luxuries that your dental office might be offering you beyond your hourly wage.HolliMarch 29, 2022
Dental AssistantDental OfficeHow to Celebrate Dental Assistant Appreciation WeekMarch 1st kicks off Dental Assistant Appreciation Week. This post tells us why and how we should celebrate our Dental Assistants!HolliFebruary 9, 2022
Dental OfficeFun!Your Dental Office’s Marketing Guide for JuneJune marks the halfway point of the year. Let’s make it your dental practice's most profitable month yet with these June marketing tips!HolliMay 24, 2021
Dental AssistantDental HygienistsHow to handle a difficult dental patientEvery dental office has them. The dreaded difficult patient. And depending on their situation, they are coming in every 3 to 6 months.HolliApril 6, 2021
Dental OfficeFun!Your Dental Office’s Marketing Guide for AprilHere are the tools you need to market your dental practice this April.HolliMarch 29, 2021
Fun!Work LifeJoin DirectDental's Affiliate ProgramDo you love telling dental offices about DirectDental? If so, we want to make sure you get paid for spreading the word! Here is how!HolliFebruary 25, 2021
Fun!Work LifeBest Dental Assistant Contest!Have you hired or found as job through DirectDental? If so, we want to treat your office to lunch, and give your employee a free massage or facial!HolliFebruary 16, 2021
Fun!Practice AdviceYour Dental Office's February Marketing GuideHere are the tools you need to market your dental practice this February.HolliFebruary 1, 2021
ContestFun!$100 Social Media Gift Card GiveawayWe want to see you making the most of this holiday season! Join our December Photo Challenge and make some $$$. Here are the rules: 1.HolliDecember 2, 2020
