The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For Dentists

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

11 May 2026 · 15:49 · Episode 308

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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…

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