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5 Ways to Improve Your Dental Clinic's Efficiency

5 Ways to Improve Your Dental Clinic's Efficiency

Are you looking to improve the efficiency of your dental clinic or dental office? If so, you’re in the right place! In this blog post, we’ll be discussing the top 5 ways to improve the efficiency of your business. Whether you’re looking to streamline operations or optimize your workflow, we have the tips and tricks you need to make your dental office more efficient. Keep reading to learn how to maximize your dental clinic's efficiency!

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Tips to Help Fill Your Dental Recruitment Gap

Tips to Help Fill Your Dental Recruitment Gap

It’s no secret that many dental practices are challenged with staffing issues. According to data from the State of the Dental Economy - Q3 2022 Update webinarhosted by the ADA's Health Policy Institute (HPI), the latest recruitment numbers indicate that more than a third of practices polled are currently recruiting for a hygienist or assistant and that the number of jobs in dental offices was at an all-time high, with a change of +4.8% from prepandemic levels.

Dental practices face the task of keeping their staff happy AND effective, no easy feat in today’s environment. The battle for talent has turned fierce as staff members consider greater compensation and enticing perks from competitive practices. With patients returning in droves, staff shortages can have an impact on the patient experience and their retention. So, how can you compete for talent? Here are four ways to make your dental practice more appealing to existing staff and prospective employees.

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How A Modern Practice Reduces Stress in the Workplace

Record low unemployment and tough competition for workers have tipped the hiring scales in favor of the employee. More than ever, people working in the dental industry know they have many options for where they work. Practices that can create the best experience for their staff will come up on top.

It can be a challenge reducing stress in the workplace in an already demanding profession compounded by the ongoing issues related to COVID-19. 

We’ve gathered stress reducing strategies from industry experts, which can help create a positive work culture, retain team members, and help your business succeed.

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