Dental hygienists in the United States: results of an ADA survey
Article Abstract:
Data from a survey of dental hygienists are presented. About two-thirds of independent dentists employ a dental hygienist. Having a dental hygienist can increase the number of patient visits per week by 30% or more. The average weekly salary of dental hygienists rose by 14% between 1990 and 1994 overall, but declined slightly between 1993 and 1994. This could be a result of an increase in the number of graduates of dental hygiene schools during that year while the demand for dental hygienists remained the same. Weekly salary was linked to the number of years's experience in the present job.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1997
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Successful associateship agreements
Article Abstract:
Many graduating dental students may want to consider entering into an associateship rather than starting their own practice. In this way they can work as an employee or independent contractor for an established dentist. The number of dental school graduates who took advantage of associateships increased from 21% in 1979 to 33% in 1994. However, the associateship is a contractual arrangement. Consequently, the graduate should seek the advice of an accountant and an attorney before joining an associateship.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1997
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To solo or not to solo
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Results of a survey taken in 1995 have revealed some of the characteristics of solo and group dental practices. The majority of respondents worked in a solo practice with at least one dental assistant. Both types of practitioners saw a similar number of patients per week and spent a similar amount of time with them. Dentists in group practice earned slightly more than those in solo practices. Percentage increases in practice expenses and income were similar for the two types of practices.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1997
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