307. The Dental Hygiene Crisis is Real (And How to Survive)

The dental hygienist shortage is REAL — and it’s hitting practices across the country hard. If you’re a dentist struggling with hygienist turnover, rising hygiene pay rates, or difficulty hiring dental hygienists, this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Dr. Matt Vogt breaks down exactly what’s driving the dental hygienist shortage, why hygienist pay rates keep climbing, and — most importantly — four practical strategies to combat the hygiene shortage in your dental practice.

Whether you’re dealing with a hygienist leaving to temp, struggling with dental hygiene staffing, or just trying to figure out how to retain your hygiene team, Matt shares real-world insights from his own practice ownership journey.

If you’ve ever searched “dental hygienist shortage,” “hygienist near me,” “hygienist dental hiring,” or “hygienist visit revenue,” this episode answers the questions you’ve been asking.

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