When you chose dental hygiene, you chose a career built on meaningful connections, patient care, and trust. However, for many hygienists, the path to professional growth beyond the operatory can feel limited, leaving you yearning for more opportunities to expand your skills and impact. At Community Dental Partners, we believe your career should evolve with … Continued
A great dental practice isn’t just about excellent patient care—it’s about finding the right workplace culture for dental hygienists, where every team member feels valued and supported. As a hygienist, you are the backbone of patient relationships, spending more time chairside than anyone else. You play a crucial role in disease prevention, education, and ensuring … Continued
Overall, dental hygiene usually ranks high in terms of job satisfaction. Most surveys find that dental hygienists are happy with their careers. However, hygiene has one major drawback regarding career trajectory: a job as a clinical hygienist is generally a terminal position. There’s not much space for vertical growth. So, how can dental hygienists stay engaged … Continued
Dentistry is a team sport. Hygienists are critical players on that team, providing essential healthcare and disease prevention for patients. As a hygienist, you’ll frequently be the main point of contact between patients and the practice. Undoubtedly, you’ll spend more time in the chair working on patients than anyone else in the building. That can … Continued