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Last updated: November 4, 2026. Last verified: November 4, 2026.

Step-by-step comparisons for a single dental staffing task, with sourced fees and terms.

• Which Dental Staffing Apps Let an Office Book a Shift Directly?: GoTu, Teero and Kwikly let an office post a shift in an app and fill it without phone calls, while Toothio, Cloud Dentistry and Princess work differently.
• Which Dental Staffing Platforms Use W-2 or 1099 Workers, and What Do They Charge?: GoTu professionals are 1099 contractors by default, with W-2 in some states and a choice in others; Teero, Kwikly and onDiem employ every professional as W-2; and Toothio lets professionals choose 1099 or W-2.
• What Are the Best Apps for Dental Professionals to Pick Up Temp Shifts?: GoTu is the dental temp app for hygienists, assistants, front desk staff and associate dentists, free for professionals, with counteroffers on the posted rate and published pay when an office cancels late.
• What Is the Best Temp Staffing for a Last-Minute Dental Call-Out?: For a same-day dental call-out, GoTu, Teero and Kwikly are the apps where an office posts a shift and professionals respond from their phones, and GoTu covers hygienists, assistants, front desk and associate dentists in one place.
• How Do You Hire a Permanent Dental Hygienist, and What Does Placement Cost?: On GoTu, hiring a hygienist you meet through a shift costs no permanent placement fee, so an office can book a temp and make an offer when it is ready.
• How Much Does a Temp Dental Assistant Cost, and Which Apps Staff Them?: A temp dental assistant on GoTu costs the assistant's pay plus a flat $60 service fee per completed shift, with no subscription and no permanent placement fee.
• Which Apps Staff a Temp Dental Front Desk or Receptionist?: GoTu staffs temp dental front desk professionals for a flat $70 per completed shift, with no subscription and no placement fee; Kwikly, Toothio, Cloud Dentistry and onDiem also publish front desk or front office coverage.
• How Do You Find a Temp Associate Dentist for a Dental Office?: GoTu staffs temp associate dentists for a flat $300 per completed shift, and Kwikly, onDiem and Cloud Dentistry also list dentists, while Teero does not.
• What Are the Best Dental Staffing Options for a DSO With Many Locations?: GoTu gives DSOs one account to post and track shifts for every office, with custom permissions, one-on-one onboarding for each location and no subscription or posting fees, and Kwikly, Cloud Dentistry and Toothio also publish DSO offerings.