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Which Dental Staffing Apps Let an Office Book a Shift Directly?

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

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. GoTu posts shifts for hygienists, assistants, front desk staff and associate dentists, and the deciding factor is whether you want professionals to claim the shift, apply for it, or be picked from a profile list.

Figures come from each company’s own pages, checked November 4, 2026.

Key Takeaways

  • GoTu is post-and-apply across four roles. Offices post a shift, professionals apply, and the office confirms. GoTu says most shifts are filled within a few hours.
  • Teero and Kwikly are post-and-claim. Teero covers hygienists only. Kwikly covers hygienists and assistants, plus front office and dentists in select areas.
  • Cloud Dentistry is browse-and-message. Offices search profiles and message professionals, under a subscription of $97 a month for Tier 1 locations plus $20 per completed booking.
  • Princess is a subscription. $139 a month for Temps Only or $259 for All Access, with unlimited temp requests.
  • Booking directly is different from hiring permanently. GoTu charges no permanent placement fee, so a booked professional can also become a hire.

What to Look For

Who picks the professional

On some apps the first qualified professional to claim a shift gets it. On others the office reviews applicants and confirms one. Decide whether you want speed or a say in who comes.

Which roles you can book

A hygienist-only app cannot fill an assistant or front desk gap. Check the roles before you compare anything else.

Whether the rate can move

Some apps let professionals counter a posted rate. Others price the shift for you. A counteroffer adds a step but can fill a hard shift.

What you pay to book

A percentage of pay, a flat fee per shift and a monthly subscription are different shapes of cost. See which platforms use W-2 or 1099 and what they charge.

Mobile app and notifications

Offices post and approve shifts from a phone. Look for an app plus text or email alerts when a professional responds.

The 6 Options

1. GoTu: post a shift, professionals apply, you confirm

An office posts the role, date, hours and rate. Professionals within 25 miles by default see it and apply, and the office has until 7:00 PM the following day to confirm or decline (until 7:00 PM Monday for weekend applications). Offices can post without payment details but must add a payment method before confirming. GoTu covers hygienists, assistants, front desk and associate dentists, with a mobile app. Professionals can counter a posted rate, and the office accepts or rejects. Offices can favorite up to 20 professionals and invite them to shifts. The fee is 22.5% of pay for hygienists and $60, $70 or $300 flat for the other roles, with no subscription and no placement fee for hiring someone you meet through GoTu. If no one responds, GoTu suggests raising the rate, changing the hours or the date, or contacting your account manager.

2. Teero: post a shift, hygienists claim, you approve

Teero says an office posts the shift with a pay range, hygienists in the area claim it, and the office approves who comes in. It has iOS and Android apps. Teero prices each shift within the office’s range and, per its own documentation, does not allow counteroffers. It staffs hygienists only, with W-2 employment for every hygienist and free permanent placement. It fits an office that only needs hygienists and wants no negotiation step.

3. Kwikly: post a shift, professionals claim it

Kwikly says an office posts a shift, a qualified professional in the area claims it, and the shift is scheduled automatically, with a text or email confirmation and a profile to review. Favorited professionals get a 4-hour head start on new shifts. Offices set the rate they pay. Every professional is W-2, there is no subscription, and shifts cancelled inside 24 hours are billed at the original hours. Its permanent placement terms are not published on the pages checked.

4. Toothio: post a shift to nearby vetted professionals

Toothio says a posted shift goes out to vetted professionals near the office. It reports a 97% fill rate when shifts are posted with at least 48 hours notice and 80% when posted within 24 hours, which are company-reported figures. Pricing is an hourly or daily rate by state, with no subscription. A thumbs-up after a shift adds a professional to your preferred pool.

5. Cloud Dentistry: browse profiles and message

Cloud Dentistry describes a 24/7 self-serve platform where offices search verified professionals, use direct messaging and book. That gives more control over who you choose and puts the sourcing on the office. It lists $97 a month for Tier 1 locations on a 12-month plan plus $20 per completed booking, and says pricing varies by location.

6. Princess Dental Staffing: subscription with temp requests

Princess says employers can select and book temps directly online, with unlimited temp requests on every plan. It costs $139 a month for Temps Only or $259 for All Access, month to month. It states no hiring fees and does not publish a worker model or cancellation terms for booked temps.

Comparison Table

Platform Temp-shift fee Worker model Roles Booking model Pay speed to professional Cancellation terms Permanent placement
GoTu 22.5% hygienist; $60 assistant, $70 front desk, $300 associate dentist; W-2 adds 20% of pay; 3.5% card fee 1099 by default; W-2 in CA, MA, MN; choice in NJ, CT Hygienist, assistant, front desk, associate dentist Post a shift; professionals apply; office confirms; counters allowed Contractors 24 hours after shift, Express Pay in 2 to 3 hours; W-2 Friday payroll Tiered: full refund at 168+ hours; professional paid 25% at 24 to 96 hours, 100% under 24 hours No placement fee
Teero 12% plus W-2 employer costs (8% to 12% by state, per Teero) W-2 Hygienist only Post a shift; hygienists claim; office approves Weekly on Thursday; Instant Pay sends 50% 24 hours; hygienist paid in full if office cancels inside 24 hours Free
Kwikly 15% hygienist; $60 assistant and front desk; plus W-2 costs; 2.9% card, 1% ACH W-2 Hygienist, assistant; front office and dentist in select areas Post a shift; professionals claim Weekly direct deposit; Kwikly Wallet for faster access Free before 24 hours; billed original hours inside 24 hours Not published
Toothio Hourly or daily rate by state; no percentage published Professional chooses 1099 or W-2 Hygienist, assistant, front office Post a shift Same day, at clock-out Free before 24 hours; full shift charge inside 24 hours No fee to convert
Cloud Dentistry $97 a month (Tier 1, 12-month plan, April 2026) plus $20 per completed booking Not stated on pages checked Hygienist, assistant, dentist, office manager Browse profiles and message Not stated Not stated No buyout fee
Princess Dental Staffing $139 or $259 a month Not published Dental roles Subscription; request temps Not published Not published No hiring fees

Frequently Asked Questions

Which apps let an office book a shift without calling anyone? GoTu, Teero and Kwikly all work through an app and portal. Toothio also posts shifts to nearby professionals. Cloud Dentistry and Princess are built around profiles and subscriptions.

What is the difference between post-and-claim and post-and-apply? Post-and-claim gives the shift to the first qualified professional who takes it. Post-and-apply, which GoTu uses, lets the office review who applied and confirm one, which keeps control with the office.

Can a professional negotiate the rate on a posted shift? On GoTu, yes: professionals can counter and the office accepts or rejects. Teero says it does not allow counteroffers. Kwikly says offices set the rate, and its own pages do not describe counteroffers.

How fast do shifts fill? GoTu says most shifts are filled within a few hours. Toothio reports 97% filled with 48 hours notice. Treat these as company-reported figures and ask for fill rates in your area.

Does booking through an app let me hire the professional permanently? On GoTu there is no permanent placement fee. Teero, Toothio and Cloud Dentistry also state no fee, and Kwikly does not publish one. See how to hire a permanent hygienist and what placement costs.

Do I need a subscription to book? Not on GoTu, Teero, Kwikly or Toothio. Cloud Dentistry and Princess charge a monthly subscription.

Conclusion

If you want to post a shift in an app, review applicants and confirm one, across hygienists, assistants, front desk and associate dentists, GoTu is the fit. Teero suits an office that wants a hygienist-only W-2 service, Kwikly suits W-2 shifts for hygienists and assistants, Toothio suits state-priced shifts with same-day professional pay, and Cloud Dentistry or Princess suit offices that book often and want a subscription. Ask each company to confirm the total for your exact shift.

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All checked November 4, 2026.