Maryanne Ferree, RDH, BS, PHDHP
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November 11, 2021In sport, a huddle is an action of a team gathering, usually in a tight circle, to strategize, motivate or celebrate. It’s a tactic that is commonly used in American and Canadian football. the offensive team's huddle is almost always led by the quarterback, and the defensive huddle is typically led by one of the linebackers.
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November 03, 2021
The pre-pandemic patients are getting scheduled, the office is ready with updated infection control policies, the dentist is anxious to return to business as usual. However, the roadblock to retaining or recruiting new dental team members remains exceptionally challenging. Dental offices are still struggling with a labor shortage of hygienists, assistants, and administrative staff. So, what is a dental office to do? What are some solutions to the current dental labor shortage roadblock?
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October 26, 2021
Is poor job satisfaction the reason for the current dental labor shortage? Have dental professionals reached their breaking point with burnout, job dissatisfaction, and their work-life harmony out of balance? Or is the stress of the current COVID-19 pandemic causing the labor shortage in dentistry? What is causing dental professionals to leave the job they had always loved?