{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How Your Hiring Process Is Costing You Hygienists","description":" Finding a great hygienist is difficult enough in today's market. The last thing your practice needs is a hiring process that unintentionally drives qualified candidates away. In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Sandy and Dana Pardue challenge one of the most common assumptions in dentistry: that the hygienist shortage is the only reason practices can't fill open positions. While the shortage is real, many practices are creating unnecessary barriers through slow decision-making, gatekeepers, personality assessments, and interview processes that put the doctor\u2014the very person candidates want to meet\u2014at the end of the process instead of the beginning. If you've ever had a hygienist accept your offer only to disappear before their first day, this episode may explain why. Key Takeaways: Why your hiring process may be costing you great hygienists The biggest mistake practices make during hygienist interviews Why DISC is a powerful development tool\u2014but a poor screening tool Why licensed professionals want to meet the doctor early in the hiring process How to remove unnecessary hiring roadblocks and move faster with confidence Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: \ud83d\udce3 Identity Dental Marketing \u2013 Strategic, ethical, brand-aligned marketing that works. \ud83d\udcca Practice by Numbers \u2013 A unified platform that brings performance, workflows, and insights into one system\u2014creating accountability without pressure and helping practices make smarter, data-driven decisions. \ud83d\udcf2 Join the Conversation! Have you ever lost a great hygienist during the hiring process? What's one change you could make this week to remove a roadblock for your next candidate? Join the conversation in the Dental Drill Bits Facebook Group. We'd love to hear what's working in your practice\u2014and what hiring lessons you've learned along the way. Upcoming Event Front Desk Pro In-Person Seminar \ud83d\udccd September 18, 2026 \u2013 Dallas, Texas \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Promo Code for $100 Off Tuition: Secret Sauce ","author_name":"Dental Drill Bits with Sandy Pardue and Dana Pardue","author_url":"http:\/\/sandyparduedanasalisbury.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"