I recently saw a copy of the article sent out from the ADA about the shortage of staff and the difficulty finding them in most dental offices. I am sure some of you are feeling this same pinch. How are you evaluating new hires for their skills and determine their training needs?
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I have addressed this issue and gave a few tips on how to hire in previous PDTA Pearls.
I recently was featured for the AAPD Podcast series discussing this topic. It will be aired in April or may so please be on the lookout for that!
In this video, I talk about how to evaluate a potential or new employee’s skills in a systematic way. Having a checklist to help you objectively evaluate skillsets and guide the training needed to achieve these skills, will greatly ease your stress and that of your team and a new hire. Access it here at: https://vimeo.com/683912978
Pediatric Dental Team Association (PDTA) members have access to these editable checklists that cover the skills for:
Front Desk
Floater/ New Assistant
Hygienist / Hygiene Assistant
Orthodontic Assistant
Restorative Assistant
Sterilization
Blank Chart to develop your own
Enroll in the PDTA and get access today at www.thePDTA.org
Dr. Rhea Haugseth has spent nearly five decades helping pediatric dental practices build exceptional teams.
As a pediatric dentist, practice owner, educator, speaker, and past President of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, she has learned that successful practices are built through confident teams, strong leadership, and proven systems—not by chance.
She is the founder of the Pediatric Dental Team Association (PDTA) and the Atlanta Pediatric Dental Assistant School (APDAS), where she continues to develop practical resources, leadership strategies, and training programs designed specifically for pediatric dental practices.
A Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and past President of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Haugseth continues to lecture nationally and practice pediatric dentistry, bringing real-world experience to every PDTA resource she creates.