Due to their difficulty retaining workers, dental offices have been just as vulnerable to workforce shortages as other businesses, if not more so. In a study conducted by DentalPost in 2022 of more than 13,000 US professionals, it was discovered that 14% of dental hygienists, 27.5% of dental assistants, and 29% of employed dentists want [...]
Fun is a vital element of the workplace environment, promoting friendship, a positive culture, physical engagement, and employee happiness. A study by Loma Linda University recently published in Forbes reported that employees who watched a 20-minute funny video to elevate their moods demonstrated 40% better capacity-building skills on the job, with 45% reduced levels of [...]
Email Script Example Subject: Reminder of Upcoming Dental Cleaning Appointment Dear [Patient Name], We hope this email finds you well. This is a friendly reminder that it has been [X] months since your last dental cleaning appointment with us at [Dental Office Name]. We highly recommend regular dental cleanings for maintaining optimal oral health, and [...]
Oral Health Group Brush Up Podcast: Building Your Dream Team Dr. James Younger is a practicing dentist and the CEO/Founder of TempStars, a service that connects dental practices with great dental hygienists and assistants. Recently, he was featured on Oral Health Group's Brush Up podcast, where he discussed the importance of building a [...]
The parameters of dental practices during oral check-ups have yet to be researched further, especially taking into account the current changes in the economy. Our recent survey revealed the relationships between the capacity of dental professionals and patient demand for hygienic services. It illustrates more than 100 responses, with a mix of qualitative and empirical [...]
Employee happiness is a vital area of study for employers worldwide. According to the State of the Global Workplace Report, ventures with engaged employees generate 23% higher profits than those with unhappy employees. Content and diligent employees, therefore, are a bottom-line concern and an opportunity to improve employee productivity. A study from Gartner on the [...]
Healthcare burnout is a rising trend. However, it’s important to know that being a little worn out at the end of a hectic day is not the same as having experienced work burnout. The body and mind are constantly worn out because of the extreme stress it causes. As a result, one may experience stress, [...]
Dental professionals who aim to provide quality service to their patients must ensure they use advanced dental safety measures for their own as well as the patients' safety. Since the outbreak of Covid-19, maintaining trust and safety during dental procedures has become an area of great concern. The risk of Covid-19 transmission has created trust [...]
Dentistry is a profession that requires flexibility and adaptability as it is exposed to constant and shifting patient demands. Constant movement is expected, but what about the workforce itself? Internal mobility is a concept that many industries have prioritized due to the pandemic and has statistically proven to benefit these industries and their workforce alike. [...]
Job mobility is a strategy dental leaders must execute with some amount of care as it’s a strategy that can disrupt dental teams through constantly changing dynamics and instabilities. The regular movement taking place due to job mobility can lead to increased competitiveness within dental teams, motivating team members to work harder to move upward [...]
