Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice Ownership Is Hygiene-Led Growth Still Viable
Aug 11, 2025
Dive into the evolving role of hygiene in dental practices as experts assess its value heading into 2025. Explore innovative recruiting strategies to attract top hygienists, emphasizing the importance of showcasing practice culture. Discover how effective management of hygiene teams can elevate patient care and practice sustainability. Learn about the shifting dynamics in dental education and how they impact practice ownership. This insightful discussion offers tactical advice for those navigating the changing landscape of dental hygiene.
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Dental Schools Favor Dentists Over Hygienists
- Dental schools are expanding dentist class sizes far more than hygiene classes, reflecting economic incentives.
- This divergence may create future supply issues for hygienists despite current demand.
Keep Job Listings Live And Sell Culture
- Post hygienist job listings continuously and start before you need to hire to build a candidate pool.
- Use videos, culture messaging, testimonials, and highlight learning opportunities to sell your practice.
Recruit With Lunch-And-Learns
- Run lunch-and-learn events at local hygiene schools to recruit new graduates directly.
- Teach candidates how your office develops skills and autonomy to attract top hygienists.
