Recruiting and Staffing
Dozens of Virginia communities are badly in need of additional dentists, hygienists or other dental professionals.
Dental clinics serving the uninsured face additional challenges when it comes to staffing and recruiting both paid and volunteer staff. Resources such as the Top 10 Suggestions for Dentist Recruitment can help.
Recruiting Volunteer Dentists and Dental Staff
- Tips on recruiting volunteer dentists and dental staff
- Tips on retaining volunteer dentists and dental staff
- Neighborhood Assistance Program information
- The Good Samaritan Act
Recruiting Paid Dentists and Dental Staff
- Tips on recruiting paid dental staff
- H-1 B visa primer
- Sample recruitment plan
- Sample retention plan
- Sample orientation plan
- Sample job description
Working with Students
Loan Repayment
Loan repayment programs help dental professionals pay for or recoup a portion of dental education costs. These programs are directed at individuals who commit to practicing in one of the state’s many underserved areas — communities in which there are too few dentists and dental staff to meet the needs of area residents.