Recruiting qualified and skilled dentists is an ongoing challenge for dental practices and organizations worldwide. The dental industry is constantly evolving, and with changing demographics, increased dental needs, and a growing number of dental schools, the recruitment landscape has become increasingly competitive. In this blog post, we will explore the challenges and opportunities that arise…

Are you feeling overwhelmed with your caseload and unsure if you can afford to hire help? I understand the common dilemma but let me show you why expanding your staff is a smart move. We often hear from practice owners who are interested in bringing in an associate but hesitate when they consider the costs….

This week, I’d like to reflect on loyalty and why it is important in the workplace. Loyalty, by definition, is a sense of devotion or dedication to a person or belief. It is considered a virtue, and at times, a moral one. In this case, let’s look at loyalty in your dental practice. Loyal employees…

What happens when positions stay empty for too long? I’m not talking about what happens to the organization. You already know you lose productivity and harm the health of your business. I’m talking about what happens to you and everyone else in the office. When you’re short on workers, that means other people have to…

On paper, hiring is a simple challenge: how do you get the best candidates? Of course, once you’ve been trying to do that for a while you realize it’s a little more complicated than that. With every position you get a flood of generic resumes that don’t really seem promising at all. Sometimes it seems…

Recognizing when you’ve found the right candidate is one of the major hurdles when it comes to hiring the right talent for your company. Many companies have problems when it comes to choosing the right candidates in a timely manner, leading to serious problems and lengthy time to hire. That’s why it’s so important to…

In a perfect world, every dentist position would be easy to fill. In reality, the longer it takes to fill a position, the more problems your practice is likely to face. Here’s a look at some possible problems: Finding a dentist can be painstaking work, and a full-time job in and of itself. If you…

When it comes to the success of your organization, nothing is more important than talent. A business lives and dies by the quality of its hires. If you’re struggling to hire the caliber of candidate you’d like to have in your organization, you’re facing a serious problem. So, what can you do to bring in…

Burnout – you’ve heard the buzz word time and again, but is it a real thing? The Mayo Clinic defines burnout as a specific work-related stress that causes physical and emotional exhaustion and while it is not a medical condition, it can lead to someone feeling less accomplished or satisfied with their job performance and could possibly…

Last month, I wrote about the importance of providing your staff with positive feedback. To refresh your memory, when done correctly, feedback lets your staff know what they are doing right and what tasks need improvement, and is essential in an employee’s performance and growth. This week, I want to go a step beyond positive…