Guides
What to expect on your first temp shift
Where to park, who to ask for, and what to bring so the first hour runs smoothly.
Aug 2025
JE
Jordan Ellis
Customer Success
Blog
Sign upCustomer story
How Riverbend Family Dental staffed two hygienists in a day
JE
Jordan Ellis
Customer Success
SO
Sam Okafor
Product
Riverbend Family Dental is a solo practice that kept losing production days to unfilled hygiene shifts. After partnering with WORKFORCE, the office filled two open hygienist chairs the same day it posted them, and turned one of those temps into a permanent hire the following week.
Pay
How temp pay works, and when it lands
Rates are set per city, not negotiated per office. Here is how that works in practice.
Aug 2025
SO
Sam Okafor
Product
Careers
Turning a temp shift into a permanent role
Temping is the longest interview there is. Here is how professionals use it.
Jul 2025
AT
Dr. Alina Torres
Clinical Advisor
Compliance
Keeping your license and credentials current
A short checklist so a lapsed document never costs you a booked shift.
Jul 2025
ML
Marcus Lee
Compliance Lead
Guides
Building a temp schedule around your life
How professionals use availability and travel distance to keep the week their own.
Jun 2025
JE
Jordan Ellis
Customer Success
Hiring
How to hire a dental hygienist in a candidate's market
Five ways to stand out when the best hygienists have their pick of offices.
Jul 2025
AT
Dr. Alina Torres
Clinical Advisor
Compliance
License verification: what every office should double-check
A quick field guide to credentials, coverage, and staying audit-ready.
Jun 2025
ML
Marcus Lee
Compliance Lead
Industry
The 2025 dental staffing outlook
Where demand is heading, and what it means for offices planning ahead.
Jun 2025
PN
Priya Nair
Industry Research
+18%
projected rise in hygiene demand through 2026
Customer story
How Oakmont Dental stopped turning patients away
A multi-location group on what an empty chair actually costs, and what changed when they stopped leaving them empty.
Jun 2025
JE
Jordan Ellis
Customer Success
Product
Introducing instant temp matching
Post a shift and see vetted, available pros in your area within minutes.
May 2025
SO
Sam Okafor
Product
2x
faster than phoning around to fill a shift
Customer story
How Lakeside Family Dentistry hired five people in a year
Growing fast without running five separate searches, or briefing a new recruiter every time.
May 2025
JE
Jordan Ellis
Customer Success
Guides
Onboarding a temp so day one runs smoothly
A short checklist that turns a first-time fill-in into a repeat regular.
May 2025
AT
Dr. Alina Torres
Clinical Advisor
Customer story
How Cedar Park Dental survived a summer of time off
Twelve weeks of back-to-back vacation requests, and a schedule that never came apart.
May 2025
JE
Jordan Ellis
Customer Success
Industry
The Extra Hygiene Op Trend in B.C.
B.C. dental offices are increasingly opening extra hygiene ops to manage the year-end surge of patients using remaining…
Nov 2025
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Industry
Canadian Dentistry at a Crossroads: How the Dentalcorp Sale, Solo Practice Decline, and CDCP Rollout Are Reshaping the Industry
The Canadian dental landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation, and the recent $2.2 billion acquisition of…
Oct 2025
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Pay
The Expanding Canadian Dental Care Plan: How Dental Practices Can Thrive in a Shifting Payor Landscape
Learn how your dental practice can stay profitable under the expanded Canadian Dental Care Plan with smart RCM, payor…
Oct 2025
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Industry
CDCP Utilization Gap: A Practice Playbook for Converting 5 Million Covered Canadians
5.2 million Canadians are covered by the CDCP, but utilization is below 45%. This is the single biggest opportunity for…
Oct 2025
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Pay
Pricing Yourself Into the Right Dental Home
When I first started looking for a permanent dental home, I thought the toughest part would be choosing the right…
Sep 2025
SN
Sarah Nowak
WORKFORCE
Compliance
Employee vs Contractor Canada and US
A practical guide for the U.S. and Canada The mouth is a neighborhood. Hygiene keeps the peace. When a practice brings…
Aug 2025
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Compliance
Washington’s New Dental Benefits Law Could Change Your Tuesday
SB 5351 ends same day denials and adds EFT protections. What that means for your schedule, your cash flow, and your…
Aug 2025
SN
Sarah Nowak
WORKFORCE
Compliance
BC’s New Professional Standards: What They Mean for Dental Hygienists
BC dental hygienists now follow one unified set of Professional Standards for the Oral Health Team. Here’s what’s…
Aug 2025
SN
Sarah Nowak
WORKFORCE
Compliance
Ohio Updates Dental Hygienist Sedation and Training Rules 2025
Ohio’s dental hygienist rules on sedation, anesthesia, and life-support training have been updated. Learn what it means…
Aug 2025
SN
Sarah Nowak
WORKFORCE
Pay
Washington's New 2025 Equal Pay Act for Hygienists
Washington expands the Equal Pay Act. Discover how these rules impact dental hygienists, temping, and fair employment…
Aug 2025
SN
Sarah Nowak
WORKFORCE
Compliance
HB1535 and Dental Hygienists: What’s Changing in Washington
“Your insurance said what?”If you’ve worked as a dental hygienist, you’ve heard it before. The patient who thought…
Jul 2025
SN
Sarah Nowak
WORKFORCE
Careers
The Best Times to Temp as an RDH
How Strategic Temping Can Transform Your Year Making a little extra money can significantly transform your year…
Jul 2025
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Guides
A Registered Dental Hygienist's Guide to Dealing With Office Drama
As a dental hygienist who’s seen the inside of more mouths, and dental offices, than I care to count, I’ve developed a…
Jun 2025
SN
Sarah Nowak
WORKFORCE
Pay
Tax Season for Temp Dental Hygienists: A Guide to Staying Organized and Stress-Free
Tax season can be overwhelming for anyone, but for dental hygienists, especially those who temp, it’s a whole different…
Feb 2025
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Careers
7 Tips To Help You Dominate Your Dental Job Interview
Get hired as a hygienist, assistant, or receptionist with these 7 proven interview tips, research, dress code, body…
Jan 2025
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Pay
Why You NEED to NOT Handle Your Taxes as a Dental Temp
You may have noticed some temp agencies offer slightly higher pay by not putting you on their payroll. Extra dollars…
Oct 2024
W
WORKFORCE
Editorial
Industry
+40 Dental Office Marketing Statistics for 2024
Make smarter decisions with this deep dive into marketing data specifically for dental offices. Dental SEO, direct…
Oct 2024
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Industry
+80 Dental Hygienist Pay, Benefits, Work & Happiness Statistics
See the latest data on RDH pay, benefits, happiness, burnout, and more. Dive deep into the world of dental hygiene.
Jul 2024
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Pay
The True Economics and Benefits of Sleep Medicine Dentistry
As we continue our journey to help dentists navigate new trends and exciting revenue opportunities, we want to pull…
Nov 2023
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Industry
Why Your Dental Receptionist Can Make or Break Your Office
Dental receptionists are the Swiss army knife of the dental office. A good receptionist can singly-handedly grow your…
Aug 2023
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Product
Why WORKFORCE?
Here's why WORKFORCE is the fastest-growing dental staffing agency in North America. Hint: it's because we do things…
Jul 2023
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Guides
A Quick Breakdown of 3D Printing in Dentistry in 2023
Are 3D printers worth the investment as a dental office? The answer is more complicated than you think. Here's what you…
Jun 2023
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Pay
Ultimate Guide to Dental Hygienists (Salary, Description, Requirements)
Want a highly-rewarding career? Dental hygienists are an incredibly in-demand career filled with rewarding pay and…
Jun 2023
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Product
WORKFORCE is Ready to Help Offices Tackle Their Summer Staffing Woes
WORKFORCE is ready to help dental offices secure temporary dental hygienists and dental assistants this summer.
Jun 2023
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Guides
Your Semi-ultimate Guide to AI in the Dental Office
With so much hype, it's hard to pinpoint the real value of AI. Here's an honest look at AI in the dental space in 2023.
May 2023
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Industry
How Canada is Dealing With A Massive Shortage of Dental Assistants
With new legislation expanding access to dental care across Canada, how are we going to deal with a +5,000 person…
May 2023
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Industry
Where Are All The Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants?
The dental industry isn’t shy to talent shortages. But the current shortage hits a little bit differently. Where did…
May 2023
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Careers
How Temp Talent Helps Your Dental Office Navigate the Summer Holidays
You lose over $3,000 in revenue when a dental hygienist or assistants takes a day of PTO. Temps help you keep that…
May 2023
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Industry
75 Dental Office Statistics and Opportunities in 2023
Data suggests dental offices are struggling with inflation, talent, and financials in 2023. These statistics…
Apr 2023
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Industry
Why We Only Work With the Best Dental Offices
We only work with the best dental offices for a reason. Values matter. Here's why dental offices should start saying no…
Feb 2023
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Careers
4 Dental Hygienist Side Hustles That Earn Serious Money
Here are 4 side gigs dental hygienists can do that earn at least $25/hr. In fact, you can start most of these gigs…
Feb 2023
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Pay
The Honest ROI Behind Sleep Dentistry
Dental sleep medicine is one of the hottest trends in dentistry. But is it worth your time and effort? We break down…
Feb 2023
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Pay
Dental Office Tips to Grow During High Inflation
Growing during high inflation isn't easy. But dental offices have an edge. Here's how to pair growth with economic…
Jan 2023
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Guides
How to Connect With Other Dental Talent as a Hygienist or Assistant
Learn tips and tricks to connect and build meaningful relationships with other dental hygienists or assistants.
Jan 2023
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Pay
Dental Questions Answered Part 3: Negotiating a Better Salary
Negotiate a higher salary as a dental hygienist. From researching the market value of your position to salary talk…
Jan 2023
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Industry
A Quick Look at PDC 2023
PDC 2023 is right around the corner. Here's what you need to know if you're planning on attending this amazing event.
Jan 2023
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Hiring
How WORKFORCE Makes It Easy to Find the Perfect Full-time Dental Staff
Finding dental staff in today's talent-stripped ocean is hard. Good full-time employees are mythical catches .…
Dec 2022
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Industry
The 4 Biggest Threats to Your Dental Practice in 2023
Rising inflation, stagnant reimbursement rates, increased labour costs, staffing shortage: 2023 is filled with threats…
Dec 2022
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Industry
Top Dental Worker Questions Answered Part 2: Getting Compensated Fairly, Independent Hygiene Work, And Commission-based Hygiene
We talked with thousands of dental hygienists, assistants, and practices. Here are the dental worker questions you want…
Dec 2022
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Industry
How Dental Offices Can Navigate the Staffing Shortage Without Dropping Patients
How bad is the dental staffing shortage really? Will it continue? And how can your dental office create big wins in a…
Dec 2022
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Industry
Top Dental Worker Questions Answered Part 1: Asking for New Instruments, Avoiding Overbilling, and Dodging Burnout
After talking to thousands of dental hygienists and dental assistants, here are the answers to the questions many are…
Dec 2022
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Pay
9 Surefire Ways to Boost Your Dental Office's Revenue
Looking to grow your dental office in today's chaotic, stress-drenched environment? We've got you. Check out these…
Nov 2022
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Careers
The Honest Pros and Cons of Temping as a Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant
Is temping a dental hygienist or dental assistant worth it? Here's an honest, data-backed pro and con list to help you…
Nov 2022
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Compliance
Your Canadian Dental Office is Probably Violating Labour Code: Here's Why
There's a very good chance your dental office is violating labour law. Here's why it matters, and how much it may end…
Nov 2022
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Compliance
Your Canadian Dental Office is Probably Violating Labour Code: Here's Why
There's a very good chance your dental office is violating labour law. Here's why it matters, and how much it may end…
Nov 2022
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Compliance
Your Canadian Dental Office is Probably Violating Labour Code: Here's Why
There's a very good chance your dental office is violating labour law. Here's why it matters, and how much it may end…
Nov 2022
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Industry
Reduce These Risks of Traditional Temp Work as a Dental Professional
Contractors in the dental industry put their finances and careers at risk. Learn the risks of traditional temp work and…
Oct 2022
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Hiring
Why Dental Hygienists are Burnt Out And How You Can Take Control of Your Career Again
As a dental hygienist, you're probably facing burnout. But there's a way out. Here's how you can take control of your…
Oct 2022
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Careers
Why Dental Hygienists are Burnt Out And How You Can Take Control of Your Career Again
As a dental hygienist, you're probably facing burnout. But there's a way out. Here's how you can take control of your…
Oct 2022
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Guides
The Ultimate Guide to Finding Temp Hygienists in Seattle
Are you looking for highly qualified dental hygienists in Seattle? Here's a quick guide to help you find the best…
Aug 2022
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Pay
Here's the Average Dental Hygienist Salary in Seattle and How You Can Scale Up
We combined data from multiple sources to uncover the truth about the average dental hygienist salary in Seattle.…
Aug 2022
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE
Pay
Here’s How Much Your Dental “Staffing Agency” is Really Costing You!
For many dental offices in Canada, recruiting talented dental workers is a headache-inducing nightmare. Nearly 30…
May 2022
MC
Mike Clark
WORKFORCE