(by Kathryn Gilliam, BA, BSDH, MAAOSH, HIAOMT) This has been a challenging and transformative year for dental hygienists. With new legislation in several states that expand the duties of dental assistants to include supragingival scaling, many dental hygienists are experiencing uncertainty, frustration, and concern about the future of our profession. These changes may feel like a threat, an encroachment on …
Half of Your Dental Employees Are Looking to Work Elsewhere!
(by Sandy Baird, MBA ) According to Gallup Workplace’s May 2024 survey, 51% of US employees are actively seeking a new job. This statistic is especially worrisome in the dental industry due to an existing shortage of dental personnel, particularly dental assistants and hygienists. Applying these statistics means half of your dental team is applying to and interviewing for work …