5 Reasons Why You Should Use a Dental Recruitment Agency
65% of dental practice owners say recruitment and staff retention is one of the biggest challenges of owning a dental practice
65% of dental practice owners say recruitment and staff retention is one of the biggest challenges of owning a dental practice – and 1 in 4 are looking to invest in new team members in 2025*
We explore how dental recruitment agencies can help dental practices solve the headache of recruiting staff and filling vacancies…
Reason #1: Reduce your admin
A staff member may be leaving the business, or you may decide it’s time to grow your team – either way, when it comes to filling a vacancy the admin involved can often feel overwhelming.
Recruitment agencies are designed to do all the leg work so you can focus on what you do best, treating your patients and running a profitable dental practice.
Our recruitment experts not only help you write job advertisements, they also match your vacancy to candidates who are looking for a role like yours. They carry out pre-screening to ensure they’re a perfect fit and then arrange interviews on your behalf. We don’t stop there – for the successful candidates we help them collate any documentation they need. For you, this means more time spent in your practice knowing your recruitment needs are being catered for by experts.
Let us do the hard work for you…
Reason #2: No upfront costs
Contrary to popular belief you shouldn’t pay a dental recruitment agency until they successfully find you a suitable candidate. Often recruitment agency fees will be based on type of role, or salary but are only incurred once a candidate starts with you. So what’s to lose? Our recruitment experts can draft and advertise your vacancy and find, screen and arrange interviews all before you pay a penny. Only when the successful candidate starts, does the agreed fee become payable.
Let us help you manage your costs…
Reason #3: Access a large database of talent
Recruitment agencies speak to potential candidates on a daily basis from a database of professionals built up over a period of time. When an agency specialises in a particular industry, such as the dental industry, their network is based solely on those potential candidates within it.
Our dental recruitment experts have more 60 years combined experience of the dental recruitment space, and have built great relationships with talented professionals in the dental industry. As part of the Henry Schein group of companies we have more than 100 Team Schein members visiting dental practices every day of the working week – providing dental practice owners with solutions, including attracting and retaining staff.
By asking us to support with your recruiting process, you can access our existing talent pool.
Reason #4: Role-specific advice
When you use a dental recruitment agency, you choose experts in the dental industry. We recruit for all roles in a dental practice, from associates, practice managers, hygienists to reception staff.
We understand the importance of skilled, reliable staff. Whether it’s an associate or a dental receptionist role you have, we ensure a full screening process and gather regulated certificates to meet your requirements. We’re committed to connecting you with the right candidate.
Our dental recruitment consultants are regionally specialised with in-depth knowledge of the UK dental market. They are well acquainted with dental professionals in your area and can guide you on creating and promoting a vacancy effectively.
Reason #5: Up-to-date knowledge of the market
You may consider advertising your role on job sites. Not only does this take up time that is better spent in practice, but you’re also reliant on dental professionals finding the listing and proactively applying.
Dental recruitment agencies however discuss your recruitment requirements and help craft your job vacancy based on market conditions and demand.
Our recruitment consultants not only post it on job sites for you, we also send it out to all candidates that match your role.
As a practice owner, register with us and we’ll keep you abreast of market trends.
Looking to fill a vacancy at your dental practice?
We work with candidates from all over the UK, with experience in all roles across dentistry. You can register your vacancy here and we’ll match candidates to the role. If you’re looking at ways to enhance your team, chat to one of our experts by contacting us here.
*Henry Schein Practice Services End of year survey 2024
