Workplace culture has become a consistent focal point among dental organizations in recent years as factors like pay and benefits become less important to employees.
DSOs and dental practices have made this shift to grapple with ongoing workforce shortages, particularly among dental hygienists and dental assistants.
Dentalpost’s 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report shows that workplace environments are among the top factors driving hygienists and dental assistants to switch jobs. About 15% of hygienists searching for a new job said they were motivated by a better work environment, while 11.4% said they were looking for a more appreciative employer. About 24% of dental assistants were in search of a better work environment as well.
In addition to increasing pay and offering new benefits, many companies have launched initiatives to support employees both in and outside of the workplace, improve communication and show appreciation for employees’ work.
Source: The cultural revolution taking over dentistry / Becker’s Dental