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Within the field of dentistry assistants and hygienists have been hardest hit. It is difficult to find a dental office that has not had, or currently has, a shortage of one, the other, or both. In the past if a team member called out sick at the last moment, a phone call to one of many temporary agencies would result in the problem being resolved within an hour. Now, the rosters of these temporary agencies have fallen from hundreds of qualified temps to just a handful.

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cancel or the office has to reschedule, it can take months to get a new date. You may also see a “revolving door” of new faces every time you’re at your dentist’s office. These issues are unfortunate, but unfortunately it’s the new reality. NJ.com just published an article on May 21, 2023 entitled, “Can’t get a dental appointment? NJ dentists grow desperate as works quit in droves.” Its an interesting read.

New data is constantly emerging, and the term Great Resignation is being modified to the Great Reshuffling. Its been observed that workers are leaving certain industries to achieve a more desirable work-life balance, and are simply changing jobs or professions.

Its not the rate of pay that is the problem. Hygienists have always made a great wage or salary. Now those figures are even higher. It’s the quality of life that workers seek and demand.

How does this affect you, the patient? It may take months to get a cleaning appointment, and if either you have to

Dr. Ira Goldberg is the owner of Morris County Dental Associates in Succasunna. The offices provides a wide scope of services such as general, cosmetic, & implant dentistry. Please visit his website at www. MorrisCountyDentist.com or call his office at 973-328-1225 if you have questions or wish to schedule an appointment.