Staff Shortage

Is sucking spit a great career choice?

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Staff shortages seems to be a universal problem for dentists. Initially we blamed the pandemic. However, time has passed, and we need to look to ourselves for a solution because maybe we are at fault. Far too often I have heard from chairside assistants that they feel undervalued, and it seems their job purely involves … Read more

Dentists Report Taking on Additional Tasks Amid Staffing Shortages

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New data from the ADA shows U.S. dentists are taking on additional tasks amidst staffing shortages. More than one-third of dentists surveyed said that workload distribution has changed since the pandemic, with them taking on more duties usually performed by hygienists, assistants and other members of the dental team. More than half of dentists agreed … Read more