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Imposter Syndrome

JOB SEEKING

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 […]

Kimberly Augustus, RDH
Kimberly Augustus, RDH

Posted March 14, 2024

New Job Offer

EMPLOYERS

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 […]

Kyle Zak
Kyle Zak

Posted March 14, 2024

The Waiting Game

EMPLOYERSJOB SEEKING

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 […]

Jennifer Reeves
Jennifer Reeves

Posted March 07, 2024

Resume Types

EMPLOYERSJOB SEEKING

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 […]

Allie Morgan, RDH
Allie Morgan, RDH

Posted March 07, 2024

Tips to Make the Most of Your Employer Profile

EMPLOYERS

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 […]

The DentalPost Team
The DentalPost Team

Posted February 29, 2024

The interview process

EMPLOYERSJOB SEEKING

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, […]

Amanda Hill, RDH
Amanda Hill, RDH

Posted February 29, 2024

CE Coursework

EMPLOYERSJOB SEEKING

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.  […]

Amanda Hill, RDH
Amanda Hill, RDH

Posted February 22, 2024

hiring interview

EMPLOYERS

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 […]

Kyle Zak
Kyle Zak

Posted February 15, 2024

Difficult patient

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 […]

Amanda Hill, RDH
Amanda Hill, RDH

Posted February 08, 2024

Gen Z lazy or have a point?

EMPLOYERSJOB SEEKING

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 […]

Allie Morgan, RDH
Allie Morgan, RDH

Posted January 31, 2024

Crossroads in 2024

EMPLOYERSJOB SEEKING

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 […]

Allie Morgan, RDH
Allie Morgan, RDH

Posted January 31, 2024