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Did I make a mistake going into dentistry?

Dentistry Gone Digital

of dentists in the United States were private practice owners in 2019. Not only is every patient and every tooth different, wearing different hats means you have a variety of roles in your professional life that are exciting, albeit challenging at times, that keep you on your toes every day. Work-life balance.

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What is the DSO Model in the Dental Industry?

Planet DDS

Some dentists may want a better work/life balance while others prefer to have the business side of dentistry managed by someone else. According to the American De n tal Association, 10% of dentists in the US were affiliated with a DSO in 2019. Healthy work-life balance .

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What are the Benefits of Being a Dentist?

Dentistry Gone Digital

Better work-life balance. Most dentists work weekdays and typical business hours. This certainly can vary, depending on if you are working for a private office versus a corporate office. I’ve found most private offices work standard 8-5. Job stability. Dentists have and always will be in demand.

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Addressing Dental Hygienists’ Workforce Issues

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In another survey conducted in 2019—before the pandemic—43% of dental hygienist respondents were considering seeking a new job within the next year due to not feeling respected or valued and not receiving acceptable compensation. A total of 5,122 dental hygienists from across the US participated in this Dental Team Workforce Shortages survey.

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Don’t Lose Focus: Your Hygiene Team Needs Attention

Off the Cusp

You also may want to talk to the team about whether the practice is supportive enough of their work/ life balance needs. September 25, 2019. Consider adding a continuing education allowance or even profit sharing to really create an offering that would be hard to turn down or walk away from. January 12, 2024. Oral Health.