Staff Shortages

ADHA updates position statement on workforce shortage
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADHA says three years of data confirm the dental hygiene workforce crisis is a retention problem, not a pipeline problem.
May 26, 2026
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The team retention problem in dentistry
Dentistry's staffing crisis isn't about finding talent, but rather it's about keeping it, writes Chris Mizenko.
May 4, 2026
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ADA: Dental job growth nearly stagnant in early 2026
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA's Q1 2026 economic report shows that dental sector job growth has barely moved, with only a 0.5% increase over the past year.
April 23, 2026
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Dental talent marketplace GoTu secures $45M to expand
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
GoTu Technology received a $45 million growth investment to support its nationwide expansion.
November 20, 2025
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Podcast: Secrets to successful interviews when hiring for the dental practice
By Kevin Henry
With dental practices battling staffing shortages, we asked a hiring expert for smart strategies and common pitfalls during the interview process.
July 28, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for building a long-term team
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
As the staffing shortage continues, practices can thrive by creating a positive work culture that boosts morale and strengthens employee retention, says Dr. Roger P. Levin.
June 9, 2025
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Podcast: DSOs and the dental compact, AI, staffing shortages, and more
By Kevin Henry
Andrew Smith, CEO of the Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO), joins "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast" to discuss hot topics in dentistry from the DSO perspective.
May 20, 2025
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Opinion: Oral preventive assistants won't fix the dental workforce problem
By Tracee Dahm
Tracee Dahm, MS, RDH, has questions about a proposal that could have trained dental assistants performing scaling. Is it really a solution to staffing issues?
May 6, 2025
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2 DSO leaders share creative solutions to staffing shortages
By Beth Gaddis
At the Chicago Dental Society 2025 Midwinter Meeting, Beth Gaddis spoke with two dental service organization (DSO) leaders about their inventive approaches to solving staffing shortages.
March 4, 2025
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Delta Dental of R.I. launches hygiene program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental of Rhode Island has invested $3 million to help in-network dentists recruit and retain dental hygienists.
February 5, 2025
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Imagen, Concorde partner to combat workforce shortages
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Concorde Career Colleges has partnered with Imagen Dental Partners to tackle California's dental hygienist shortage.
February 3, 2025
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Are you prepared to hire your next team member?
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
A staff member can turn in their notice at any time, giving you little time to prepare. These recommendations from Dr. Roger P. Levin will help alleviate the stress and shorten the time it takes to hire a replacement.
January 8, 2025
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