1 in 5 dentists waited 6-plus months to fill hygienist roles: ADA
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Why it matters for dental
Dental practice owners and DSOs face prolonged hygienist vacancies that reduce chair utilization and revenue; the ADA survey quantifies the delay so practices can benchmark their own staffing timelines.
Key points
- ADA survey finds 1 in 5 dentists waited six months or longer to fill hygienist positions.
- The survey reports data on hygienist hiring delays across U.S. dental practices.
- Hygienist staffing gaps directly affect patient scheduling and daily production.
Who should care
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