The Differences Between a Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist

The Differences Between a Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist | The AGA Group

Considering career options in the dental field? Both dental assistants and dental hygienists work in a variety of dental care settings, including dental clinics, oral surgery centers, pediatric dental offices, family dental offices, and cosmetic dental practices. However, there are some notable differences between these two roles. Here’s what you need to know: What’s the… Read more »

How to Negotiate a Higher Salary

How to Negotiate a Higher Salary | The AGA Group

Have you recently been made a job offer in the dental field? While you may be tempted to take the first offer that comes your way, taking time to negotiate will allow you to maximize your earning potential and receive a pay rate that’s consistent with your experience, education, and qualifications. Here are some of… Read more »

How to Rise to the Top and Become a Manager of a Dental Office

How to Rise to the Top and Become a Manager of a Dental Office | The AGA Group

Is one of your goals to become a manager of a dental office? If you have the potential to rise to the top and become an office manager within the dental industry, there are some important steps you can take to bring your career to the next level. With these tips, you can make yourself… Read more »

Top Qualities that Make a Great Dental Assistant

Are you in the process of exploring careers in the dental industry? If you’re searching for a rewarding job that allows you to work with others and make an impact, you may want to consider becoming a dental assistant. Check out these top qualities that make a great dental assistant: What Qualities Make a Great… Read more »

Feeling Drained? Three Ways to Prevent Burnout as a Dental Hygienist

Feeling Drained? Three Ways to Prevent Burnout as a Dental Hygienist | The AGA Group

Though it’s only the beginning of the year, many dental hygienists are already feeling overworked and ready to reach their breaking points. Being a dental hygienist can be physically and mentally taxing, especially if you work in a full-time capacity. If you’re feeling drained and ready to quit, here are three ways to prevent burnout:… Read more »

New Year, New Job! How AGA Group Can Help You Find Your Next Dental Opportunity This Year

New Year, New Job! How AGA Group Can Help You Find Your Next Dental Opportunity This Year | The AGA Group

It’s a new year, and if you’re like many driven dental professionals, you may be ready for a new job! Rather than struggle trying to find new opportunities on your own, why not consider working with a recruiter? As a specialized dental staffing agency, AGA Group can be your career advocate as you embark on… Read more »

What is the Difference Between a 1099 Worker and a W2 Worker in the Dental Industry?

Are you currently exploring employment options in the dental industry? With the field offering many opportunities, learning about various types of employment can sometimes be overwhelming. In the dental industry, there are generally two types of classified employees – 1099 workers and W2 workers. Here’s a quick breakdown of these two types of positions and… Read more »

How Can Networking on LinkedIn Help Your Career?

How Can Networking on LinkedIn Help Your Career? | The AGA Group

Are you hoping to advance your career and network more in the new year? You may be surprised that LinkedIn is a great place to start! From relationship-building to personal branding, LinkedIn is an effective outlet for career growth on my levels. If you’re not yet sold on the power of LinkedIn, here are three… Read more »

The Benefits of Choosing a Retained Dental Staffing Agency

Greg Ikner discusses the benefits of retained dental staffing at Board Meeting

Do you find yourself engaging with as many recruiting and staffing agencies as possible to help you with your vacancies? Only to get deluged with worthless and oftentimes the same resumes, but from different agencies? In essence you’re creating this quagmire, and may not realize it. You are forcing contingency recruiting agencies to race to… Read more »

The Great Resignation Continues

The Great Resignation continues. For companies struggling to fill open roles, good news may be around the corner. On the flip side, companies that haven’t paid enough attention to their current employees needs could be in for a rude awakening. According to the results of a new survey by staffing services company Yoh, only 30% of… Read more »