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How to Write Job Ads That Attract Dental Assistants, Hygienists, and Front Office Dental Personnel

When it comes to hiring for your dental practice, a job ad is your first impression.

HolliMay 29, 2025

Got Fired or Left on Bad Terms? Here’s How Dental Professionals Can Bounce Back

Let’s face it—things don’t always end on the best note. Whether you were let go from your last dental job, walked out after a tough conversation, or left on shaky terms, it can feel like a huge roadblock in your career. But here’s the good news: it’s not the end of the road. Many great […]

HolliMay 22, 2025

Dental AssistantDental Hygienists

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

Let’s talk about something that every dental office experiences at some point: drama.

HolliMay 12, 2025

Guest Blog PostHiring

How to Pay Your Dental Temp

Written by HR for Health, partner of DirectDental HR for Health specializes in HR compliance, payroll, and employee management, which are built specifically...

HolliMay 9, 2025

Labor LawTemporary Hire

How to Simplify Temp Hiring (and Save Time + Money)

Employment laws across the country are changing—and if you’ve tried hiring dental temps lately, you may have noticed it’s not as easy as it used to be. Some states now require that temps be classified as W-2 employees, which means every time you bring in a temp, you may need to onboard them like a [

HolliMay 9, 2025

Guest Blog PostPractice Advice

Your Marketing Is Working—Is Your Front Office?

This week’s post comes from our friends at Doctor Genius. Doctor Genius is a healthcare marketing and technology company focused on helping dental practices...

HolliMay 5, 2025

Dental AssistantDental Hygienists

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

If You’re Going to Ask for Top Dollar, Be Ready to Answer These Questions Today’s dental job market is strong, and talented Dental Assistants, Hygienists, and...

HolliApril 28, 2025

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Retaining Dental Staff to Grow Your Practice – Retaining your dental team is the #1 way to protect your production, reduce costly turnover, and set your...

HolliApril 23, 2025

Dental JobHiring

Before you Hire: Get Your Dental Practice in Order with Retention & Onboarding

If you ask me, retention is one of the most overlooked pieces in the hiring puzzle.

HolliApril 22, 2025

Find Your Next Egg-cellent Dental Job!

Spring into a fresh opportunity with DirectDental—where job hunting is a breeze, and your next role might just be the one you've been dreaming of. Whether you’re a Registered Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant, or Front Office superstar, we’re here to help you crack into a role that makes you smile.

HolliApril 14, 2025

Dental AssistantDental Hygienists

How to Build Your Personal Brand as a Dental Temp (Plus: The Ultimate Dental Pro Checklist)

If you’re working as a temporary Dental Assistant, Hygienist, or Front Office pro, you’re more than just filling in—you’re building a reputation.

HolliApril 14, 2025

Guest Blog PostHiring

Does your Dental Practice Have a Compensation System or an Approach?

This weeks post comes from my good friend Sharyn: Sharyn Weiss, M.A., is the founder of Weiss Practice Enhancement, a practice management firm for dentists who...

HolliApril 2, 2025

Dental AssistantDental Hygienists

Master Every Interview to find the best dental job

One of our most-read blog posts is: Master Your Working Interview to Get Paid More.

HolliMarch 31, 2025

Dental AssistantDental Hygienists

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

If you’ve read any of my blogs or glanced at job postings recently, then you already know—pay rates for Dental Assistants, Hygienists, and Front Office Staff...

HolliMarch 17, 2025

Dental AssistantDental Hygienists

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

If you’ve been working as a Dental Assistant, Hygienist, or Front Office professional for a while, you may have noticed job postings offering higher pay than what you’re currently earning. That’s because salaries in dentistry have been rising due to the increasing demand for qualified professionals.

HolliMarch 17, 2025

Employer adviceHiring

Skills Assessment vs. Working Interviews: Which One Should You Use?

For years, working interviews have been the gold standard in dental hiring. They offer a hands-on way to assess candidates, allowing them to immerse themselves...

HolliMarch 11, 2025

Dental AssistantDental Hygienists

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

If 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 AssistantDental Hygienists

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

I recently came across a report that said nearly 33% of employees admitted to job hunting on company time.

HolliFebruary 14, 2025