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10 Questions To Ask at a Dental Office Interview
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 August 13, 2025

Grow Your Dental Hygienist Team & Increase Productivity in 8 Steps
The job market for registered dental hygienists (RDHs) is tighter than ever. According to DentalPost’s 2025 RDH Salary Survey, the average hygienist income hit a record $81,627—yet satisfaction remains middling. […]

Posted August 13, 2025

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 July 16, 2025

6 Tips to Refresh Your DentalPost Jobseeker Resume Profile
We often find ourselves looking to freshen things up when spring and summer arrive. From cleaning out closets to washing windows, organizing offices, or even scrubbing social media profiles, we […]

Posted July 16, 2025

Expanded Function Dental Assistants & OPAs: Understanding the Emerging Roles in Dental Care
As the dental workforce continues to evolve in response to provider shortages, access issues, and growing demand for preventive care, a number of states have introduced or expanded roles for […]

Posted June 20, 2025

Evolving Standards: Key Dental Assisting Requirement Changes Across the U.S.
In the past year, the landscape of dental assisting in the United States underwent notable regulatory transformations, reflecting the evolving needs of both the dental workforce and patient care systems. […]

Posted June 19, 2025

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 June 19, 2025

Rise of the Dental Specialist: Why Surgeons, Periodontists, and Consultants Are Winning Big
The dental industry is evolving—and with that evolution comes a surge in demand for highly trained specialists. While general dentists remain essential, niche expertise is gaining traction as patients seek […]

Posted May 28, 2025

Sun’s Out, Stress Down: Boundaries Every Dentist Needs This Summer
As summer approaches, practice-owning dentists face a seasonal mix of opportunity and pressure. With patient schedules shifting, staff taking vacations, and kids out of school, maintaining a healthy work/life balance […]

Posted May 28, 2025

Ask to See the RDH: Why Your Oral Health Depends on It
When you walk into a dental office to visit your Dental Hygienist, you may not realize the level of education, training, and expertise that the Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) brings […]

Posted May 21, 2025