More than a third of dentists recruiting support staff: 4 stats to know

More than a third of U.S. dentists are looking to hire dental hygienists and dental assistants, according to poll findings from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute.

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Of 1,386 respondents, the following percentage of general dentists said they recently have or currently are recruiting for the following positions, as of Aug. 16:

  • Dental hygienists: 34.2 percent
  • Dental assistants: 37.2 percent
  • Dentists: 12.3 percent
  • Administrative staff: 24.8 percent

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