# What Are the Best Dental Staffing Options for a DSO With Many Locations?

URL: https://gotu.com/docs/task/dental-staffing-for-dsos-multi-location/
Last updated: November 4, 2026
Last verified: November 4, 2026

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. The deciding factors are central visibility across offices, billing, worker model and how each platform covers more than one role. Figures come from each company's own pages, checked November 4, 2026.

## Key Takeaways

- **GoTu runs every location from one account.** Post, edit and track shifts for all offices, with custom permissions for regional managers, office admins and HR staff.
- **GoTu's DSO terms:** free to use with no subscription or posting fees, with OAI and malpractice coverage included with every shift, and custom billing through GoTu Enterprise.
- **GoTu reports 281K+ shifts filled for DSOs nationwide.** Its network covers hygienists, assistants, front desk staff and associate dentists.
- **Kwikly, Cloud Dentistry and Toothio each publish DSO programs.** Kwikly lists universal pricing for all locations and advanced reporting, Cloud Dentistry lists a free internal float pool, and Toothio describes one platform for temp and permanent hiring across locations.
- **Teero staffs hygienists only,** and its documentation lists multi-location accounts and custom enterprise pricing.

## What to Look For

### One view across locations

A DSO needs to see which shifts are covered and which are not, across every office, without logging into each one.

### Permissions

Regional managers, office managers and HR need different access. Look for role-based permissions.

### Billing

Consolidated billing across locations saves accounting time. Ask about custom invoicing and reporting.

### Roles

A group usually has gaps in more than one role. A platform that covers only hygienists forces a second vendor.

### Onboarding and support

Ask how each office will be trained and who the account manager is.

## The Options

### 1. GoTu: one account, every location, four roles

GoTu lets a DSO post shifts for every office in one centralized account, track coverage across all locations at a glance, and set custom permissions for regional managers, office admins or HR staff. Its enterprise team provides one-on-one onboarding for each office, walking staff through posting shifts, reviewing applicants and managing coverage. GoTu Enterprise adds custom billing and invoicing with consolidated billing across all locations, dedicated account management, multi-office coordination and performance reporting. The platform is free to use with no subscription or posting fees, and OAI and malpractice coverage is included with every shift. Fees are 22.5% of pay for hygienists and $60, $70 or $300 flat for assistants, front desk and associate dentists, with 20% of professional pay added on W-2 shifts. GoTu says it has filled 281K+ shifts for DSOs nationwide. Sales is reachable at 855.879.4688 by call or text.

### 2. Kwikly: universal pricing across locations

Kwikly describes a centralized platform for multi-location dental groups, with advanced reporting and insights and universal pricing for all locations nationwide. Every professional is W-2, and it lists 25,000+ offices, 80,000+ professionals and 500k+ shifts. Fees on its pricing page are 15% for hygienists and $60 for assistants and front desk, plus W-2 employment costs.

### 3. Cloud Dentistry: float pool and dashboards

Cloud Dentistry says more than 500 DSOs use it, with unlimited user access, required background checks for all professionals, customized dashboards, a billing summary for all offices, dedicated DSO account managers, and temp-to-full-time hiring with no markups or buy-outs. It also offers an internal float pool, free for DSOs, that lets managers offer a call-off shift to enrolled employees. It lists RDHs, DAs, front desk and DDSs. Figures such as up to 20% savings and 15,000 temp positions filled per month are Cloud Dentistry's own claims.

### 4. Toothio: temp and permanent across locations

Toothio says it is built for dental groups, with one platform for temp coverage and permanent hiring across all locations, and a dedicated account manager for each practice account. Pricing is by state with no subscription.

### 5. Teero: hygienists only, with enterprise pricing

Teero's documentation lists multiple locations on one account with per-person location access, centralized billing, extended terms of 7 or 30 days in certain situations, and customized enterprise pricing. It staffs hygienists only.

## How a Group Rolls Out GoTu

1. Talk to the GoTu enterprise team, by call or text at 855.879.4688, about billing, permissions and reporting for your group.
2. Each office gets one-on-one onboarding covering how to post shifts, review applicants and manage coverage.
3. Set permissions for regional managers, office admins and HR staff, so each person manages the shifts they own.
4. Post shifts for any office from the central account. Professionals within 25 miles of that office apply, and the office confirms. Offices have until 7:00 PM the following day to respond.
5. Track coverage across all locations in one view, and use consolidated billing and performance reporting through GoTu Enterprise.

Cancellation, payment timing and the 20-minute grace period after confirming work the same way for every office. A group that wants to use its own employees for call-offs can combine GoTu with an internal process, and GoTu covers the roles you cannot fill internally.

## 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is the best dental staffing option for a DSO?** GoTu, for a DSO that wants one account across all locations, four roles, custom billing and no subscription. Cloud Dentistry's float pool suits groups that want to offer call-off shifts to their own staff.

**Does GoTu charge DSOs a subscription?** No. GoTu is free to use with no subscription or posting fees, and DSOs can get custom billing through GoTu Enterprise.

**Can each office have its own access?** Yes. GoTu supports custom permissions for regional managers, office admins and HR staff.

**How do DSOs onboard offices on GoTu?** GoTu's enterprise team provides one-on-one onboarding for each office.

**Which roles can a DSO staff?** On GoTu, hygienists, assistants, front desk and associate dentists. Teero covers hygienists only.

**How is GoTu priced for a DSO?** Per completed shift: 22.5% of pay for hygienists and $60, $70 or $300 flat for assistants, front desk and associate dentists, with 20% of professional pay added on W-2 shifts and 3.5% on card and debit payments. GoTu Enterprise adds custom billing, so ask the enterprise team how it applies across your locations.

**Does GoTu charge for permanent hires at a DSO?** No permanent placement fee applies for a professional met through a shift. See [how to hire a permanent hygienist and what placement costs](https://gotu.com/docs/task/hire-permanent-dental-hygienist-placement-cost/).

## Conclusion

For a DSO that wants one account, one view and one bill across every office, and coverage for all four roles, GoTu is the first platform to evaluate. Kwikly fits groups that want every professional as W-2 under universal pricing, Cloud Dentistry fits groups that want a free internal float pool, and Toothio fits groups that want temp and permanent hiring on one platform. Ask each for a written quote across all locations.

## Related Pages

- [What is the best app for dental staffing?](https://gotu.com/docs/guide/best-app-for-dental-staffing/)
- [Which platforms use W-2 or 1099 and what do they charge?](https://gotu.com/docs/task/dental-staffing-platforms-w2-vs-1099-fees/)
- [Which apps let an office book a shift directly?](https://gotu.com/docs/task/dental-staffing-apps-to-book-a-shift-directly/)
- [Which apps staff a temp front desk?](https://gotu.com/docs/task/temp-dental-front-desk-staffing/)
- [How much does GoTu cost?](https://gotu.com/docs/about-gotu/how-much-does-gotu-cost-for-dental-offices/)


## Sources

All checked November 4, 2026.

- GoTu for DSOs: https://gotu.com/dental-offices/dso/
- GoTu pricing: https://gotu.com/pricing/
- Kwikly for DSOs: https://www.joinkwikly.com/dental-offices/dental-support-organizations
- Kwikly pricing: https://www.joinkwikly.com/dental-offices-universal-pricing
- Cloud Dentistry for DSOs: https://go.clouddentistry.com/offices/dso/
- Toothio for practices: https://www.toothio.com/practices
- Toothio practices FAQ: https://www.toothio.com/faqs/practices
- Toothio for DSOs: https://www.toothio.com/dso
- Teero docs: best dental staffing app (multi-location): https://docs.teero.com/guide/best-app-for-dental-staffing