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Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Tonya Lanthier, RDH, began her career as a dental hygienist in 1995. Her love for dentistry was a driving force in the founding of DentalPost.net in 2005, as an easy-to-use platform to help dental professionals and dental practices connect. Tonya is a delegate for the Atlanta Dental Hygiene Society, serves on the planning committee for the Gala for Smiles, and volunteers for the Georgia Mission of Mercy and the Ben Mansell Clinic. Tonya lives in Atlanta and is the mother of twin girls.


Blogs by Tonya Lanthier, RDH

dental job market

EMPLOYERS

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. […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted July 11, 2022

stay interviews

EMPLOYERSJOB SEEKING

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.  […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted April 04, 2022

toxic dental employee

EMPLOYERS

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. […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted February 16, 2022

employee turnover

EMPLOYERS

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 […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted January 19, 2022

workplace culture

EMPLOYERS

11 Actions to Build a Better Dental Practice Culture

Every time we take a dental industry poll, the top reasons cited for leaving an employer remain constant. The two hot button issues for dental professionals are wanting to leave […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted June 24, 2021

dental labor market

EMPLOYERS

Hiring Through a Dental Labor Market Crisis (Part 1)

Dental Labor Supply & Demand by Position As the nation’s largest dental professional job board, DentalPost is often where practices look for solutions to their hiring problems. But there is […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted May 19, 2021

Ego is the Enemy of Collaboration

Ego is the Enemy of Collaboration. Here are 3 Ways to Get Past It.

Whether you’ve worked 10 days or 20 years, we likely all have a good ego story, whether it’s an embarrassing personal experience or an experience we had with a colleague […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted February 16, 2021

dentist showing gratitude

EMPLOYERSJOB SEEKING

Creating a Culture of Gratitude in Your Dental Practice

It’s that time of year when we all stop, reflect and take stock of the things we are thankful for. Gratitude will bring us peace today and set us right for […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted November 09, 2020

dental entrepreneur

Celebrating Female Entrepreneurs Transforming Dentistry

We’re closing out Dental Hygiene Month with a shout out to all the side-hustling “movers and shakers” transforming our industry with their entrepreneurial ambitions. Keeping your clinical game going while building […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted October 30, 2020

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JOB SEEKING

Why I Became a Dental Hygienist (and would again!)

Sometimes it takes something major to cause you to reevaluate every aspect of your life. For all the challenges and disruption the pandemic has brought, it has also forced us […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted October 06, 2020

where are the clinical candidates?

EMPLOYERS

So…Where Are All the Clinical Candidates?

My friend, author, and DDS, Chris Salierno, penned an article for DentistryIQ.com titled, Where in the heck are all of the good dental job candidates? It’s the million-dollar question many […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted August 10, 2020

interview questions

EMPLOYERSJOB SEEKING

Are You Asking the Right Dental Interview Questions?

How to Prepare for Dental Job Interview Questions Before Covid-19 hit and effectively shut down dental operations, the hiring process for the dental industry had remained unchanged for decades. But […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted July 20, 2020

dental assistant or dental hygienist in the dental office, professional etiquette

JOB SEEKING

How to Improve Your Professional Etiquette Game in 7 Steps

Be Successful in Your Job Search Manners are a huge part of how employers perceive you. So make sure you are putting your best foot forward by utilizing DentalPost’s professional […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted March 06, 2020

burnout

JOB SEEKING

Ready to Move On? 5 Signs It’s Time to Quit (And How to Be 100% Sure)

This article was originally published on January 17th, 2020. It was most recently updated on April 19th, 2022. 2021 was dubbed the year of the ‘Great Resignation.’ It’s little wonder […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted January 17, 2020

the hiring formula

How High Is Your EI? Emotional Intelligence is the New “Smart.”

Did you know that your ability to recognize and respond to your emotions can directly tie to your level of success in life? It’s called “Emotional Intelligence” (EI) and it is […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted December 13, 2019

How to tell if an employee or coworker is going to quit

EMPLOYERS

Is a Valued Team Member About to Make a Move? How to Recognize the Signs and Steps You Can Take.

Something feels different in the office. It’s hard to describe. The patients are happy, with no complaints. The schedule is full, revenue is strong. Internal conflicts among staff are at […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted August 07, 2019

interviewing signs

JOB SEEKING

Home, Sweet Home? 4 Signs You are Interviewing at a Great Office

There is no doubt about it. Job interviews can be scary and nerve-wracking. You are anxious and working hard to sell yourself so this dental office will hire you. While […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted August 01, 2019

Land dental jobs and more with these 5 important tips.

JOB SEEKING

5 Skills in High Demand for Dental Jobs

You’ve been through the right training, you’re comfortable with the instruments, and now you’re ready to interview for dental jobs. However, concrete dental skills are only half the battle here; […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted June 12, 2018

looking-dental-home-10-tips-rock-next-interview

JOB SEEKING

Looking for Your Dental Home? 10 Tips to Rock Your Next Interview

Job interviews are stressful- I get that! There is a lot on the line and you want to make a good impression. We’ve all been there before. You practice questions, […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted October 11, 2016

Purpose and security in your dental career

JOB SEEKING

A Dental Career Provides Purpose and Security

All of the aspects that positively affect the psychology of a person’s well-being -purpose, meaning, identity, fulfillment, creativity – are absent in the average job. Seventy percent of Americans do not […]

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted October 28, 2015

dental job ad

The Art of Writing a Great Dental Job Ad

You’re hiring again. You know, that often tedious process of finding the right person for your company that is qualified yet likable at the same time. A lot goes into the hiring process which also means there is a lot of room to hire the wrong person. One of the most effective ways to prevent this from happening is to write a job ad that speaks volumes about what your dental practice is really like. So what are we really talking about here?

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted October 08, 2013

How to bring out the best in your team

How To Bring Out The Best In Each Employee

Ever wonder why some employees excel at their job while others just do okay or even poorly? After all, they work in the same office and for the same employer. Why is one doing GREAT while the other is not?

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted October 01, 2013

working interview

JOB SEEKING

Has This Happened to You? (My Employer Duped Me!)

Have you ever gone on a working interview and just assumed that you’d get paid for the time you spent at the office, from the moment you arrived until the time you left? When you got your money, did you discover that, in fact, you only got paid for five of the eight hours you were there? While this isn’t exactly common, it does happen, and anyone going on a working interview should take the following steps to ensure it doesn’t happen to them.

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted August 12, 2013

Dental job interview

JOB SEEKING

Top 5 Critical Questions To Answer In a Dental Job Interview

During your job interview, answering questions well is not just important, it is essential! When you face the challenges and fears of interview questions using a few basic guidelines, you can come across like a PRO!

Tonya Lanthier, RDH
Tonya Lanthier, RDH

Posted May 30, 2013

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