Updated March 3rd, 2021Originally published May 29th, 2018 Recognizing your dental team for their hard work over the year is quintessential to having a successful practice. Mother’s Day and Father’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Brush with Fame Because I am passionate about improving the lives of dental professionals and our industry, I spend a lot of time in airports traveling to conferences to […]
It’s that time of year again – yes, it’s Dental Hygiene Month! For me, it’s an opportunity to reflect on my journey in the dental industry that began 25 years […]
Updated September 14, 2020 One of the great things about a career in dental hygiene is how flexible the job is. At one point, when my kids were little, I […]
Each year delivers more new dental technology that makes dentistry easier, faster, and more cost-effective than ever before. But like many other hygienists, this trend has you a bit concerned. […]
This year was filled with some talented dentists, hygienists, assistants, and office staff donating their time and talents to better others who, for whatever reason, were unable to get the […]
So… I’m sure you are wondering, “WHY a purple Christmas tree?” There are three reasons. One goes back to my childhood tradition; the other relates to my passion for dentistry; […]
As the year comes to a close, the season of gratitude allows us to reflect on what we’re truly thankful for. To celebrate the season, we’re reflecting on responses from […]
You know that poor dental health leads to serious problems like gingivitis and periodontal disease, but do your patients know the real impact of their bad habits? Their daily soda […]
With Dental Hygiene Month upon us, I find myself fondly reflecting on my 23 years practicing as a registered dental hygienist. I have always considered it a gift to go […]
Dental hygienists are notorious for being outspoken about how much they love their job. Why is that? We asked what hygienists loved about their jobs on our Facebook page and […]
The one constant about the dental industry is that it’s always changing; from more female leadership to new technologies, the industry is fluid and exciting, and it’s a great time […]
We’ve all been there; you sit down to refresh your resume, and your fingers hover over the keyboard. Where do you even start?! When applying for dental hygienist jobs, your […]
As dental professionals, there are some things we wish our patients knew. Some seem obvious (don’t use your teeth to open a beverage), and others slightly more technical (dental x-rays […]
There are certain dental hygiene habits that drive us dental professionals insane. Chewing fingernails? Surprisingly damaging (and pretty gross). Come on, people! We’ve compiled a list below of 5 habits we […]
So, what does a dental patient think while you’re examining them? Most of us know what it’s like to be the one cleaning the teeth. All sorts of thoughts run […]
There are many reasons to enjoy a career as a dental assistant. It’s fairly sociable, you get to perform meaningful tasks in the practice, and it is a great step […]
Dental hygienists don’t get enough praise. Spend just a few months in the profession, and you’ll quickly see how wild it can actually be. You deserve a hug. While every […]
Just recently I turned in my notice to my dental office after practicing for twenty-two years. The decision to leave was not easy, I cried five times writing the letter […]
If you didn’t know, it’s National Dental Hygiene Month! Here’s at DentalPost, we’re celebrating all month long with special interviews from real dental professionals just like you. Last week we […]
Happy National Dental Hygiene Month! Here at DentalPost, we’re always finding inspiration from our community’s unique stories. It ignites us as a company. Though we didn’t all start in dentistry, […]
Many practices have office regular office meetings. These are seen somewhere on the scale between enthusiasm and dread. Life-long learning is needed in day-to-day life in our ever-changing world. Dental […]
To most patients, dental hygiene means flossing more or using a fluoride rinse at home, but to hygienists, it means a dedication to the needs of each patient. We asked […]
Dental managers and owners invest a great deal of time and money in making sure that their office equipment is well-maintained and up to current standards. But many practices […]
As you might have noticed- DentalPost is growing! We’ve added a lot of new team members around here! Knowing this, I knew it was time to tighten up our core […]
Imagine your patient presents with inflamed, hemorrhagic gingiva, light to moderate subgingival calculus and generalized pseudo-pocketing. For all of the history of Current Dental Terminology (CDT) coding, there have been […]
Today’s technology allows any dental practice to be highly “visible” to potential consumers through practice websites, Facebook, Google searches, Healthgrades, and other means of social media. But, once that new […]
Few experiences can simultaneously be as intimidating and exhilarating as the first day working in a new office! Drawing from thirty-five years of employment experience, let me suggest the […]
If your office is offering the best dental care and amazing customer service, then you are hearing compliments from your patients each and every day. The question is, are you […]
Have you ever seen a plateau? Well, just in case you were taking a nap in geography class, it is an area of high ground, with a flat terrain. I […]
As a solo practitioner for 35 years, I read my share of resumes! As you prepare yours to enter the job market or to search for other opportunities, please allow […]
As you may have seen before, DentalPost is extremely involved in a program called Give Back a Smile. This program works to provide pro bono dental work to survivors of […]
I travel around the country and talk to a ton of dentists and dental teams. I hear so much about how things are so hard. Why things are not going […]
Going through the recruiting process can be time consuming and exhausting. Starting with a solid job ad will help make the hiring process easier and attract the right culture and […]
Stepping outside the comfort zone of college life to knock on the door of a new career can feel daunting. You’ve probably heard the saying ‘experience itself is the best […]
Ever feel like you’re in a whirlwind traveling at the speed of light? Sometimes that’s what it’s like running a dental practice, especially your first year! There are countless decisions to make, […]
Marketing guru, Fred Joyal, advises dentists that 63% of potential patients will decide whether or not to make an appointment only after reviewing the practice’s website! Additionally, he suggests that […]
A survey commissioned by an online employment website has found that 37 percent of hiring managers use social networking sites to research job applicants, with over 65 percent of that […]
At DentalPost.net, we know a lot about work-life balance. Heck, our company was founded because I wanted a better way for dental professionals – and at the time, specifically hygienists […]
In 2007, business mogul and entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson created a movement for business owners called Capitalism 24902 to be a force for good in the world. In an article […]
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 […]
It seemed fitting that the CEREC 30th Anniversary Celebration would happen in the biggest party town in the country, Las Vegas. CEREC 30 included rich learning opportunities around the latest […]
I am excited to announce that we will be having a new guest blogger writing about her experience in Dental School. Abby Halpern – pictured here at her recent White […]
Demand for Smarter Hiring Solutions Spurs International Expansion ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Today DentalPost, the dental industry’s premier online and mobile job board, announces its expansion into Canada offering […]
That’s right, culture is everything. Culture involves our core values and is at the heart and soul of our success. Creating a culture starts with the leader of the tribe […]
ATLANTA, Aug. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — With a three year growth rate of 171 percent, DentalPost made its debut today on Inc. magazine’s 43th annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking […]
After the recent stock market scare, Starbucks’ CEO Howard Schultz sent an email to all Starbucks employees reminding them to be sensitive to their customers, given how they may be […]
There are plenty of jobs out there in dentistry in one location or another. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there should be more than 74,000 new openings for […]
The word “tribe” has been used a lot lately. It’s become a cultural phenomenon, this idea of finding a tribe. Perhaps it’s a result of being a bit too connected, […]
Think back to your first day of high school. Did you have butterflies in your stomach? Were you worried about finding your classrooms, making new friends, or forgetting your locker […]
We make decisions every day. Sometimes, they don’t matter much (chocolate or vanilla?). Sometimes, they do (You are now pronounced husband and wife). Let’s take a step back for a […]
With each change in season, business owners should take the opportunity to reflect on past months. Did I fulfill my goals? Was the team held accountable? What did we learn? […]
Many factors affect how long it will take to find the perfect job in dentistry – everything from the current economy to flexibility in terms of hours or pay. While there’s […]
This spring I had the opportunity to attend GrowCo, a conference sponsored by Inc. magazine designed to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. The whole time I was listening carefully […]
The Complainer. The Bully. The Slacker. The Gossip. The Slob. The Flirt. The Drama Queen. Sound like the cast of characters from Glee or Mean Girls? Unfortunately, these personality types […]
When it comes to getting ready to land your first dental job after graduation, there’s no such thing as over-preparing! With the help of our friend, dental consultant Linda Miles, […]
Dentistry has been a tremendous blessing for me. I see our profession not just as a job, but also as a calling. I have had some great mentors who have […]
When asked to describe the ideal dental auxiliary, we all think about their ability to perform the duties they were hired to do. We also remind ourselves of the importance […]
Interviewing job candidates can sometimes feel like searching for a diamond in the rough. You know that your expectations are reasonable – but do you know how to find someone […]
Applying for your first job out of school can be scary. You’ve spent a lot of time daydreaming about graduation and your first time working with a patient, and now […]