The Differences Between a Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist

The Differences Between a Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist | The AGA Group

Considering career options in the dental field? Both dental assistants and dental hygienists work in a variety of dental care settings, including dental clinics, oral surgery centers, pediatric dental offices, family dental offices, and cosmetic dental practices. However, there are some notable differences between these two roles. Here’s what you need to know: What’s the… Read more »

How to Negotiate a Higher Salary

How to Negotiate a Higher Salary | The AGA Group

Have you recently been made a job offer in the dental field? While you may be tempted to take the first offer that comes your way, taking time to negotiate will allow you to maximize your earning potential and receive a pay rate that’s consistent with your experience, education, and qualifications. Here are some of… Read more »

Top Qualities that Make a Great Dental Assistant

Are you in the process of exploring careers in the dental industry? If you’re searching for a rewarding job that allows you to work with others and make an impact, you may want to consider becoming a dental assistant. Check out these top qualities that make a great dental assistant: What Qualities Make a Great… Read more »

How Can Networking on LinkedIn Help Your Career?

How Can Networking on LinkedIn Help Your Career? | The AGA Group

Are you hoping to advance your career and network more in the new year? You may be surprised that LinkedIn is a great place to start! From relationship-building to personal branding, LinkedIn is an effective outlet for career growth on my levels. If you’re not yet sold on the power of LinkedIn, here are three… Read more »

What is the Future of Dental Hygienists?

What is the Future of Dental Hygienists? | The AGA Group

Are you interested in entering the dental field but still deciding on a career path? According to Dentistry Today, employment of dental hygienists is expected to grow 20 percent by 2036, faster than the average occupation. Between the aging population and the increasing need for dental professionals in more settings, dental hygienists will have numerous… Read more »

Let’s Talk Before You Quit Your Job

Puzzle showing skills and tools needed in writing your resume

Let’s talk before you quit your job. You’re not alone, we’ve all thought about quitting our jobs before. Surveys show that anywhere from a quarter to more than half of employees are planning to look for a new job post-pandemic. But how can you be sure if it’s really time to leave?  Here are three… Read more »

The Benefits of Choosing a Retained Dental Staffing Agency

Greg Ikner discusses the benefits of retained dental staffing at Board Meeting

Do you find yourself engaging with as many recruiting and staffing agencies as possible to help you with your vacancies? Only to get deluged with worthless and oftentimes the same resumes, but from different agencies? In essence you’re creating this quagmire, and may not realize it. You are forcing contingency recruiting agencies to race to… Read more »