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Maximizing Dental Office Production: 2026 Benchmarks, Strategies, and Industry Insights
Understanding and optimizing production will remain one of the most important drivers of dental practice success in 2026. Production affects everything from managing rising overhead to maintaining healthy margins and delivering great patient care. Whether you are a solo dentist or leading a multi-doctor practice, knowing how your production compares...
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Best Practice Management Softwares for Dental Offices
Running a dental practice is part patient care and part logistics. If your practice software is clunky or outdated, your team wastes time. If it’s too limited, you’re paying for workarounds. So, what’s really worth investing in, and what do actual users really say? We pulled comments from Reddit, Facebook...
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Understanding Your 1099: What It Means When You Work With GoTu
In most states, when you pick up shifts through GoTu, you are not a traditional employee of the offices you work at. You are an independent contractor. That independence is what gives you the freedom to: Decide when, where and how you work Select the shifts and offices that fit...
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Is It Legal for Dental Professionals to Work as 1099 Contractors?
Dental professionals such as dentists, hygienists, and assistants may qualify as 1099 independent contractors if they maintain control over when, where, and how they work, and meet federal and state classification criteria. However, classification laws vary significantly by state, and some states—such as California and Massachusetts—require stricter tests that often...
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Tax Deductions Every GoTu Dental Professional Should Know
Working shifts through GoTu means you’re in charge of your schedule and your taxes. As a 1099 contractor, you’re eligible for a variety of tax deductions that traditional employees might not access. These deductions can reduce your taxable income and help you keep more of what you earn. Below is...
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How GoTu Is Transforming Dental Workforce Coverage
In today’s fast moving dental industry, finding reliable coverage has become one of the biggest challenges for practices. Schedule gaps, last-minute callouts, fluctuating demand, and the ongoing shortage of dental professionals all put pressure on office teams. Traditional temp agencies were built for a different era, and their slow, inflexible...
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Ways to Increase Your Dental Hygienist Salary
Dental hygienists are essential to modern patient care, and as demand for preventive dentistry continues to grow, so does the opportunity to increase your earning potential. Whether you’re looking to boost your hourly rate, find higher-paying roles, or open doors to new career pathways, there are practical steps you can...
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How to Overcome Permanent Dental Hiring Challenges With a Trusted Agency
Dental practices across the United States face mounting challenges in hiring and retaining qualified permanent staff. With 70% of dentists reporting extreme difficulty finding the right team members, the staffing crisis has become a critical operational concern. Partnering with a trusted dental staffing agency offers a strategic solution by providing...
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How to Overcome Staffing Gaps with Reliable Dental Per Diem Professionals
Running a dental practice moves fast, and having reliable coverage can make all the difference. Schedules change, people call out, and patient volume doesn’t always stay predictable. Having a simple way to fill those gaps keeps your day moving, protects your production, and helps your team maintain the level of...
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How Clinics Solve Staffing Gaps with Trusted Temporary Dental Professionals
Dental staffing shortages have become one of the most pressing operational challenges facing modern clinics. When key team members are absent, whether due to illness, vacation, or unexpected departures, the consequences ripple through every aspect of practice operations. Revenue declines as appointment slots go unfilled, patient satisfaction drops when wait...
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The Best USA Dental Temp Agency Solution for Your Dental Practices Staffing Needs
When it comes to finding temporary dental staff, the stakes are high. You need licensed dental hygienists, dental assistants, associate dentists, and front desk staff who are not only technically skilled but also personable and able to integrate with your team seamlessly. Every unfilled chair at your practice represents lost...
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GoTu Technology Secures $45 Million Growth Investment to Modernize Dental Staffing
Investment accelerates national expansion and product innovation for dental staffing leader. MIAMI (November 17, 2025) — GoTu Technology, the nation’s leading dental talent marketplace, today announced a $45 million growth investment led by Long Ridge Equity Partners (“Long Ridge”), with participation from institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management....
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How AI is Revolutionizing Financial Management in Dental Practices
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across various industries. Dental practices, traditionally known for their reliance on manual processes, are now tapping into the potential of AI to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. One of the most significant areas where AI is making an...
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