To explore hiring challenges and attitudes toward flexible staffing among dental professionals and organizations.
Approach:
Survey Participants: 1,311 users of Cloud Dentistry's platform, including 1,181 dental professionals and 130 representatives from dental offices and DSOs.
Key Findings:
84% of responding offices identified finding qualified employees as their top hiring challenge.
Over 80% of dental professionals would consider same-day or short-notice bookings.
75.3% of professionals were open to working for a DSO either full- or part-time.
59% reported no preference regarding practice type.
40% of offices focused exclusively on full- or part-time employees.
43% of offices reported that filling positions takes more than a month.
51% of offices preferred a combination of temporary and permanent staff.
Interpretation:
The survey indicates a significant interest in flexible staffing arrangements among dental professionals, reflecting a shift in workforce preferences.
Limitations:
The survey is limited to users of the Cloud Dentistry platform and may not represent the entire dental industry.
Conclusion:
The findings suggest a need for adaptable staffing solutions in the dental industry to meet both professional and organizational needs.
