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This 6-Step Oral Cancer Screening Process Saves Lives
Being a dental professional is about so much more than just ensuring day-to-day oral health. The mouth is a window to the rest of the body and tells a lot about a […]
Posted April 18, 2024
8 Steps to Optimize Your Hygienists’ Patient Care and Productivity
The job market is tighter than ever for registered dental hygienists (RDHs). This begs two questions: Here are eight steps to better support your dental hygienists to meet practice production […]
Posted April 11, 2024
Can Hygienists Be Their Own Boss?
If you are thinking of starting your own business, you are not alone. Many hygienists are exploring unconventional business models that allow them the flexibility and freedom of being their […]
Posted April 11, 2024
How DISC Can Help You Nail Your Interview
If you’ve ever experienced a job interview, you’re likely familiar with the popular question; “Tell us about yourself.” In theory, it seems straightforward. After all, who knows you better than […]
Posted April 04, 2024
Unlocking Job Satisfaction Through Skill Set Expansion
Expanding your skill set is a valuable investment in your professional development that can significantly enhance job satisfaction. The idea of what constitutes job or career satisfaction can be different […]
Posted April 04, 2024
7 Reasons to Temp… and How to Make the Most of It
Whether you’re looking for temp work to make some extra money on the side, or you’re on the hunt for a new job, temping has its advantages. If you have […]
Posted March 28, 2024
Managing Stress Throughout Your Dental Career
Did you know that 80% of our thoughts are negative? Yes, you read that right, 80% of the thousands of thoughts we have every day are not positive ones. So, […]
Posted March 28, 2024
4 Top Considerations When Applying for a New RDH or Dental Assistant Job
If you’re a registered dental hygienist or a dental assistant considering a new opportunity in the dental industry this year, you’re in good company. Our latest Dental Salary Report revealed […]
Posted March 20, 2024
Are You Overlooking Good Candidates?
It’s Easy To Overlook Good Dental Candidates In the tightest of labor markets, we can’t afford to overlook candidates because of unconscious personal biases (for example, biases for gender, age, […]
Posted March 20, 2024
Is Imposter Syndrome Getting in Your Way? 6 Ways to Move Past It and Thrive.
You’ve invested so much time and energy into your education and training. You’re a skilled, competent, caring dental professional who is more than qualified to do the job. So what’s […]
Posted March 14, 2024
What To Do When Your Dental Team Member Quits
When your dental hygienist, dental assistant, or front office team member catches you off guard with a resignation notice, it can send you into a panic because we simply cannot […]
Posted March 14, 2024
Crafting Your Career Story: A Guide to the Three Main Resume Formats
Whether you’re a recent graduate embarking on your first job in the dental field or a seasoned veteran seeking to refresh your professional profile, maintaining an updated and relevant resume […]
Posted March 07, 2024
Ghosting Hurts Everyone & Our Industry
It’s a challenging time for dental practices looking to fill clinical team member positions on their teams. An already-tight labor pool, coupled with fewer graduate candidates, makes for an unprecedented […]
Posted March 07, 2024
Professionalism: From the Resume to the Interview and Beyond
Professionalism is essential in any field, but when beginning your journey into dentistry, it’s important to recognize you are entering the healthcare field. No matter your role in an office, […]
Posted February 29, 2024
7 Tips to Make the Most of Your DentalPost Employer Profile
Let’s face it: finding great help can be hard in the era of digital dentistry and technology. Sifting through dozens of random resumes, finding the applicants with the right skills […]
Posted February 29, 2024
New Year. New CE?
As we cruise through the new year, it’s not just the date on the calendar that changed; various state laws and regulations came into effect as of January 1, 2024. […]
Posted February 22, 2024
Hiring? Avoid Bringing a Toxic Person Into the Workplace
At DentalPost, we frequently hear from job seekers about the less polite and hospitable environments they work in—sometimes “toxic” environments. In DentalPost’s 2024 Salary Survey, large numbers of respondents said […]
Posted February 15, 2024
Dealing with difficult patients
We’ve all had them in our chair. The patient that loudly exclaims how much they hate the dentist as they are being seated. Some will even move beyond that declaration and […]
Posted February 08, 2024
Gen Z- Are They Lazy or Do They Have A Point?
Entering the workforce can be a huge adjustment for any generation. Generation Z, the cohort born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, is no exception. As they venture into the […]
Posted January 31, 2024
2024: A Crossroads for Change – Departure or Advocacy?
As we bid farewell to the old year and step into the promise of a new one, the air is filled with anticipation and the energy of possibilities. Is this […]
Posted January 31, 2024
Dental Practice Marketing Success Depends on Team Contributions
During August through mid-October 2023, DentalPost conducted a combined dental practice and salary survey, receiving responses from: Dental practices utilizing a dental marketing agency or consultant still rely on the […]
Posted January 24, 2024
Leverage Employee Likes and Dislikes
Part 3 of Team Retention and Hiring Insights from DentalPost’s Annual Dental Practice and Salary Survey During August through mid-October 2023, DentalPost conducted a combined dental practice and salary survey, […]
Posted January 17, 2024
2024 Jobseeker Plans
Part 2 of Team Retention and Hiring Insights from DentalPost’s Annual Dental Practice and Salary Survey During August through mid-October 2023, DentalPost conducted a combined dental practice and salary survey, […]
Posted January 10, 2024
2023’s Big Challenges, Big Decisions
Part 1 of Team Retention and Hiring Insights from DentalPost’s Annual Dental Practice and Salary Survey During August through mid-October 2023, DentalPost conducted a combined dental practice and salary survey, […]
Posted January 03, 2024
Why Networking is Important For Dental Professionals
As a dental professional, networking is crucial for building a successful and long-lasting career. Whether you are a dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant, networking can help you connect with […]
Posted December 27, 2023
The Benefits of Setting Performance Goals in Your Practice
As a people-pleasing dental hygienist, the idea of measuring my performance by my practice was initially met with resistance. The thought of being evaluated based on sales or the number […]
Posted December 27, 2023
Transformations in Dental Hygiene: Highlights of 2023
Another year has come and gone as we get ready to say goodbye to 2023. The year may have sped by, so hopefully you didn’t miss the exciting changes that […]
Posted December 20, 2023
4 Considerations Before Moving to Practice in Another State
Life can be incredibly overwhelming, especially when we face some of life’s most stressful events. It’s no secret that moving and changes in employment rank among the top ten stressors […]
Posted December 13, 2023
Emotional Intelligence: The Soft Skill For a High-Performing Dental Team
Scaling and root planing? Check. Periodontal therapy? Check. Xray expertise. Check. Emotional Intelligence? Wait, what? For decades, dental hiring managers have sifted through dental candidates based on their hard skills, […]
Posted December 13, 2023
Hiring Hard to Manage Easy
In the busy world of dentistry, where every second counts and patient care is paramount, it can be tempting to opt for the quickest solution when hiring new team members. […]
Posted December 06, 2023
Put a Little Jingle In Your Practice Workday
The end of the year brings good tidings and cheer. It also brings full hygiene schedules and a rush of patients wanting to use up their dental benefits. College students […]
Posted December 06, 2023
The Benefits of Appreciation and Ways to Show It
Ask any dental practice owner if they value and appreciate their staff, and the answer would be “yes.” The real question is whether this appreciation reaches the employees and do […]
Posted November 29, 2023
4 Ways to Seek Feedback from Your Manager
When was the last time you had a performance review? In a busy dental practice, it’s common for employees to go more than six months, even more than a year, […]
Posted November 16, 2023
Tactics and Tips for Helping Dental Employees Meet Expectations
In addition to being responsible for managing your direct reports to meet the business’s goals, you also care about them as individuals. Because you care, managing employees to meet expectations […]
Posted November 16, 2023
7 Tips to Get More From Your Dental Temp Hire
With dental teams already stretched to the limit, dental temps are more in demand than ever, given less predictable patient loads, holiday schedules, the usual PTO requests, and staffing shortages. […]
Posted November 09, 2023
3 Ways to Turn Office Drama Toxicity into Positivity
We all know drama is inevitable, right? The small office drama happens in every workplace, including dental offices. However, rather than participating in gossip and negative conversations about our co-workers, […]
Posted November 02, 2023
Legal Achievements and New Rights For Dental Hygienists
Dental hygienists play an irreplaceable and vital role in dental practices, serving as the backbone of oral healthcare. With their exceptional expertise and extensive knowledge in the field of dental […]
Posted October 16, 2023
Dental Hygiene Temps Got a Raise!
DentalPost’s Salary Survey revealed that the national average hourly rate for RDH temping increased 18% last year – to $47.50. That’s $5.50 more than the national average hourly rate for […]
Posted October 12, 2023
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Looking For a New Dental Job? Check For These Red (and Green!) Flags
Have you reached the point where you are considering venturing out on a job search? In today’s competitive job market, it is absolutely essential to maintain a vigilant and discerning […]
Posted October 04, 2023
5 Reasons You’re Not Getting Applicants on Your Dental Job Ad
“Job post despair.” We see it over and over again. Day 1: You agonize for 45 minutes over the perfect job posting. Then, DONE, click…posted. Day 2: Crickets. Nothing. Day […]
Posted September 26, 2023
Strengthening the Dental Team: Building Trust in the Dental Office
In a dental office, trust is everything. Seriously! It’s like the secret sauce that makes the whole team work together like a well-oiled machine. We’re talking precision, expertise, and compassionate […]
Posted September 21, 2023
How Are Your Professional Growth Resolutions Going?
Can you believe we are already 9 months into 2023? We’ve had three quarters of the year to hold ourselves accountable to our New Year’s Resolutions, so how have yours […]
Posted September 15, 2023
What Are Dental Candidates Looking For In A Job Ad?
Still looking for that “rockstar” dental employee? It’s no secret that hiring has gotten hard. In the most recent salary survey from DentalPost, more than 30% of employees reported actively looking […]
Posted September 13, 2023
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Use the STAR Method to Shine in a Dental Job Interview
You’re sitting in the waiting room of your dream dental office, clutching your resume like it’s the golden ticket to the Willy Wonka factory. You’ve practiced your elevator pitch, studied […]
Posted August 29, 2023
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Practicing In A New State Is About To Get A Whole Lot Easier
Moving to another state may become easier for dental health care providers. Especially if you are moving to a state part of the Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact Agreement. Over […]
Posted August 22, 2023
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Losing Your Dental Mojo? How To Reignite Your Passion for Dentistry.
Dentistry feels like it’s at a tipping point as dental offices continue to struggle with balancing patient demands against ongoing staffing shortages. Appointments are being shortened to accommodate overflowing schedules, […]
Posted August 11, 2023
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How to Master 3 Popular Interview Questions
Stepping into the world of dental professionals is a journey paved with hard work, dedication, and a passion for enhancing oral health and smiles. As you embark on this path, […]
Posted August 03, 2023
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3 Steps to Successfully Compete For Dental Candidates
DentalPost is exploring the cyclical trends in dentistry recently revealed by the 2023 Dental Salary Survey that saw input from over 15,000 dental professionals nationwide. It’s a tough world for […]
Posted July 24, 2023
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Classroom to Clinic: Tips for Starting Your Dental Hygiene Career
Graduation is over, and the celebrations have started to wind down. You’ve received your board certification and constructed an impressive resume that you’ve used to apply to multiple job openings. […]
Posted July 14, 2023
Unlocking Success with a Dental Hygiene Mentor
Congratulations, new dental hygiene grad – you did it! You finished school and are ready to embark on an exciting career as a dental professional. As you step into the […]
Posted July 06, 2023
Do You Feel (and Give) the Love?
It’s no secret that every person in the dental office plays a vital role in the success of a practice. From the receptionist who greets patients with a smile to […]
Posted June 27, 2023
4 Actions to Boost Dental Team Retention and Satisfaction
Is your dental practice experiencing high staff turnover, or have you built a committed team ready to grow together in their dental careers? With over 30% of dental employees looking […]
Posted June 07, 2023
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Interviewing with Precision: 10 Essential Questions to Ask
Exploring new job opportunities in dentistry is very exciting – and there’s never been a better time for dental professionals looking to grow their careers! From clinical roles as a […]
Posted June 07, 2023
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10 Things To Consider Before You Say “Yes” To Your Next Clinical Position (Part 2)
Part 2 of 2 Saying “YES” to your next clinical position can simultaneously be filled with excitement and doubt. Starting a new page of your professional book can be thrilling […]
Posted May 31, 2023
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Feeling the Burn(out)? 5 Steps to Help Reset.
DentalPost is exploring the cyclical trends in dentistry recently revealed by the 2023 Dental Salary Survey that saw input from over 15,000 dental professionals nationwide. From pay cuts to burnout […]
Posted May 31, 2023
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Can AI Help You Write a Better Dental Job Description?
Open AI (Artificial Intelligence) is making a splash in the news again. Why should you care? If you’re hiring for your dental practice, you might want to check out ChatGPT […]
Posted May 17, 2023
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3 Ways to Combat Pay Cuts and Recession-Proof Your Dental Practice
DentalPost is exploring the cyclical trends in dentistry recently revealed by the 2023 Dental Salary Survey that saw input from over 15,000 dental professionals nationwide. From pay cuts to burnout […]
Posted May 15, 2023
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10 Things To Consider Before You Say “Yes” To Your Next Clinical Position (Part 1)
Part 1 of 2 Seasons of change are all around. Flowers are blooming, trees are full and green, and newly minted dental hygienists are joining the workforce. While there is […]
Posted May 12, 2023
9 Steps to Find the Right Fit After Graduation
Congratulations! Your hard work has paid off, and you’re graduating! But would you believe me if I said that now is when the learning happens? Your education does a beautiful […]
Posted May 07, 2023
An Ode to Our Dental Educators
You taught me how to wash my hands All while making lesson plans Disinfect, polish, and most certainly scale As I ran into your office, emitting a wail You held […]
Posted May 03, 2023
Gen Z in Dentistry: Get to Know the Graduating Dental Class
The new class of graduating dental professionals is ready to get to work! With dental clinicians in high demand and short supply, hiring managers must seriously look at Gen Z in […]
Posted May 02, 2023
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Dental Hygiene Rated Among Top Jobs for Work-Life Balance
Flexibility, including work-life balance, was one of the main things that drew me into dental hygiene. As a dental assistant in high school, I watched the hygienists balance their family […]
Posted April 12, 2023
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3 Things I Wish I Knew When Starting My Dental Career
Many of us struggle to navigate adult life successfully when we’re young. Hindsight is 20/20, and it’s only after we have gained and learned from more experiences in adult life […]
Posted March 15, 2023
5 Steps to Create a Positive Work Environment For Your Dental Front Office Team
Our 2023 DentalPost Salary Survey highlighted that, despite pay increases and improvement in overall job satisfaction, 39% of dental office receptionists and associates will be looking for a new job […]
Posted March 06, 2023
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5 Secret Powers of Superhero Dental Assistants
Celebrating Dental Assistants This Week and Every Week Often overlooked and misunderstood, dental assistants (DAs) are the lifeblood of smooth-running dental offices. And it isn’t until they take a day […]
Posted March 06, 2023
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3 Necessary Resolutions For Your Professional Growth
Have you already dropped the ball on your resolutions? Mine seem to stay the same each year, and the results seem to stay the same too – unfulfilled. This year, […]
Posted February 10, 2023
4 Steps to Boost Job Satisfaction & Reduce Turnover
As the calendar page turned over to a new year, many of us turned introspective and thought about the year past and what we want this new year to hold. Many […]
Posted January 26, 2023
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Fall Back In Love With Your Dental Career
A career in the dental field can be highly rewarding; however, like other careers, it can have its highs and lows that can challenge our decision to forgo a career […]
Posted October 04, 2022
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Is Dental Job Temping the New Normal?
Where have all the active dental job seekers gone? From dentists to dental hygienists and assistants, job vacancies for permanent dental positions abound in 2022. At the same time, dental […]
Posted September 29, 2022
The Top 4 Benefits For Dental Employees
“Company-sponsored,” “employer-sponsored,” or “employer-provided” – whatever you wish to call them, staff benefits are proving to be more than essential for dental employers looking to attract new hires and retain […]
Posted September 09, 2022
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Here’s How to Attract Gen Z Candidates to Your Dental Practice
Candidates between the ages of 18 and 25 – known as Generation Z or ‘Gen Z,’ for short – are coming of age and joining the world of work for […]
Posted September 08, 2022
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Would Your Smile Be Bigger At Another Dental Practice?
You’ve applied for new jobs, won an interview for a very attractive position, and received a job offer. Congratulations! The excitement of getting a great offer often propels us to […]
Posted August 29, 2022
3 Proactive Ways to Attract and Retain Dental Hygienists
The role of a registered dental hygienist is vital to preventative oral care and promoting patients’ oral health. Despite the value they add, dentists have, in more recent years, struggled to […]
Posted August 22, 2022
4 Tips to Reengage and Retain Your Dental Team
Disconnects can occur even in great cultures. Dental employees who were once highly engaged can lose their interest and enthusiasm. For example, a disconnect (gap) between an employee’s new sense […]
Posted August 15, 2022
The Pros and Cons of Dental Job Searching
At some point in our lives, we all experience the desire to leave our job in search of better opportunities. In 2022 alone, it is expected that one in five […]
Posted August 15, 2022
Feel Like Quitting Your Dental Job? Consider This First.
Maybe you’ve just started a new dental job or have been there a while. However, now that you’re several weeks or years in, you start to feel differently about your […]
Posted August 08, 2022
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6 Reasons Why Dental Employees Leave Great Practice Cultures
You’ve done a phenomenal job of building a great culture of behaviors, systems, and practices based on core values the entire team seems to embrace. Team members support one another […]
Posted August 08, 2022
5 Marketing Tips for Attracting More Dental Candidates
“How can I get more dental candidates to look at my job post and apply?” This pressing question is one we are often asked by employers looking to recruit new […]
Posted July 18, 2022
Dental Job Market Update: Increase Employee Engagement & Retention
Halfway through 2022, The Great Resignation has continued to plague the dental job market. Potential dental receptionist candidates are deciding to go into other industries where remote work is possible. […]
Posted July 11, 2022
Why Dental Employee Benefits Matter
Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat people well enough, so they don’t want to. Sir Richard Branson Finding and hiring the right dental employees is a tall order […]
Posted June 12, 2022
3 Ways to Grow Dental Staff Engagement
“Fulfilled employees don’t want to leave.” Saurav Atri, Gallup In today’s challenging recruitment landscape, employee fulfillment and well-being should be at the top of the priority list for dental employers […]
Posted June 11, 2022
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Starting Your First Dental Job? Get Off On The Right Foot.
Here’s what to expect with your first job and how to get your dental career off to a great start! It’s that time of year again when a new graduating […]
Posted June 06, 2022
This Dental Clinician Works Remotely (And You Can, Too)
Yes, you read that right! As a dental clinician, you can work remotely building your professional brand as a dental side hustler while still working your clinical job. I know […]
Posted May 16, 2022
How to Set Your Dental Team Up For Success
We all have good and bad days at work. No matter how much we enjoy our jobs, patients, or work colleagues, it’s normal to have “off” days when we know […]
Posted May 11, 2022
Does Your Office Environment Reflect Your Practice Culture?
Have you ever walked into an office and it just felt tired and neglected with old décor and sad, outdated furniture and fixtures? Two-year-old magazines and the same old pictures […]
Posted May 09, 2022
7 Features of the Best Dental Hiring and Recruiting Platform
The hiring process can often feel like a balancing act. Potential candidates should be skilled enough to tick all the job requirements while also being a good fit for the […]
Posted May 08, 2022
What We Can Do About Dental Professionals’ Early Retirement
More dental professionals are considering retiring earlier than ever before. In an already challenging labor shortage, what can we do about it? What the Survey Says… In 2022, DentalPost published […]
Posted May 02, 2022
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How to Leverage Salary Data to Get a Higher Starting Dental Salary
Imagine that you’ve seen a dental job listing that ticks all your work and lifestyle requirements. You’ve already applied, interviewed, and received a formal offer. You feel elated, but there’s […]
Posted April 19, 2022
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Here’s Why Expanded Function Dental Assistants Earn More
In DentalPost’s 2022 salary survey, 50% of the responding 2,158 dental assistants reported they have expanded functions (EF) certification. DentalPost teamed up with Tija Hunter, a global expert on all […]
Posted April 13, 2022
Is Your Dental Practice Doing “Stay” Interviews?
It’s late Thursday afternoon and you’re wrapping up some paperwork, ready to head into the weekend when your best hygienist peeks her head in and asks to speak with you. […]
Posted April 04, 2022
7 Features of the Best Dental Career and Job Search Platform
Looking for a new dental job – for whatever reason – can be a complicated, time-consuming, and emotionally draining process. Even when you find an opportunity that appears to be […]
Posted April 01, 2022
Resume Tips for Your Dental Side Hustle
Side hustle and passive income aren’t just buzzwords that apply to a handful of people. There’s growing evidence that the US economy is in the midst of a massive workforce […]
Posted February 24, 2022
Dental Job Satisfaction Poll Reveals How to Boost Retention & Engagement
Following DentalPost’s recently released annual salary survey, we conducted a dental job satisfaction poll of 551 dental professionals in February to find out: What is driving dental workers to look […]
Posted February 24, 2022
4 Tips to Discuss Salary During a Dental Job Interview
It’s natural to feel awkward asking or answering salary-related questions during a dental job interview. However, discussing your salary expectations comfortably with a dental hiring manager or practice owner is […]
Posted February 19, 2022
Spotting A Toxic Dental Employee Before You Hire Them
Given the uncertainty of the world, many people are living and operating from a place of fear, so it’s understandable that employees may feel a bit disenchanted or burned out. […]
Posted February 16, 2022
Pain is Temporary. Quitting Lasts Forever.
“Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.” This comes to me as I sit, 30,000 feet up in the air, en route to Boston to speak with dental professionals at the […]
Posted February 10, 2022
The Earnings Glass Ceiling—Is It Real?
Over the last three years, the dental industry has seen its ups and downs. The pandemic forced us all into a giant pause. And in that pause, we began reviewing […]
Posted January 19, 2022
At Risk For Dental Employee Turnover In 2022?
Over the last year, dental workers have returned to the job market in large numbers, and many returning workers took positions with new employers. With the current shortage of dental […]
Posted January 19, 2022
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