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Deborah Bush

Deborah Bush

Deborah Bush is a contributing writer specializing in dentistry and subject matter expert on the behavioral and technological changes occurring in dentistry. A graduate of the University of Michigan and a student of positive psychology, Deb has more than four decades of technical writing experience for medical and dental outlets and authorities. Before becoming a dental-focused freelance writer and analyst, Deborah served as Communications Manager for The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education. Her work with leading dental brands including DentalPost, Patient Prism, and Dental Profit Systems, as well as co-authoring The Porch with Barry F. Polansky, DMD keeps her thumb on the pulse of trends in the industry.


Blogs by Deborah Bush

Super Hero Dental Team

EMPLOYERS

The Secret to Retaining Top Dental Talent

Today’s dental professionals aren’t just looking for jobs—they’re seeking purpose-driven careers. For many, a paycheck alone isn’t enough; they want their work to feel meaningful and aligned with their values. […]

Deborah Bush
Deborah Bush

Posted December 19, 2024

Help Wanted Two-Tone

EMPLOYERS

The Dentist Dilemma: Addressing America’s Growing Shortage

The U.S. dental profession is grappling with a significant shortage of dentists. By the end of 2023, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) reported a shortfall of 10,877 dentists, […]

Deborah Bush
Deborah Bush

Posted October 10, 2024

Dental Practice Success Depends on Team Contributions

EMPLOYERSJOB SEEKING

Dental Practice Marketing Success Depends on Team Contributions

During August through mid-October 2023, DentalPost conducted a combined dental practice and salary survey, receiving responses from: Dental practices utilizing a dental marketing agency or consultant still rely on the […]

Deborah Bush
Deborah Bush

Posted January 24, 2024

Leverage Employee Likes and Dislikes

EMPLOYERSJOB SEEKING

Leverage Employee Likes and Dislikes

Part 3 of Team Retention and Hiring Insights from DentalPost’s Annual Dental Practice and Salary Survey During August through mid-October 2023, DentalPost conducted a combined dental practice and salary survey, […]

Deborah Bush
Deborah Bush

Posted January 17, 2024

Jobseeker Plans in 2024

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2024 Jobseeker Plans

Part 2 of Team Retention and Hiring Insights from DentalPost’s Annual Dental Practice and Salary Survey During August through mid-October 2023, DentalPost conducted a combined dental practice and salary survey, […]

Deborah Bush
Deborah Bush

Posted January 10, 2024

big challenges big decisions

EMPLOYERSJOB SEEKING

2023’s Big Challenges, Big Decisions

Part 1 of Team Retention and Hiring Insights from DentalPost’s Annual Dental Practice and Salary Survey During August through mid-October 2023, DentalPost conducted a combined dental practice and salary survey, […]

Deborah Bush
Deborah Bush

Posted January 03, 2024

hiring interview

EMPLOYERS

Tactics and Tips for Helping Dental Employees Meet Expectations

In addition to being responsible for managing your direct reports to meet the business’s goals, you also care about them as individuals. Because you care, managing employees to meet expectations […]

Deborah Bush
Deborah Bush

Posted November 16, 2023

dental temp

EMPLOYERSJOB SEEKING

Is Dental Job Temping the New Normal?

Where have all the active dental job seekers gone? From dentists to dental hygienists and assistants, job vacancies for permanent dental positions abound in 2022. At the same time, dental […]

Deborah Bush
Deborah Bush

Posted September 29, 2022

Retain your dental team

EMPLOYERS

4 Tips to Reengage and Retain Your Dental Team

Disconnects can occur even in great cultures. Dental employees who were once highly engaged can lose their interest and enthusiasm. For example, a disconnect (gap) between an employee’s new sense […]

Deborah Bush
Deborah Bush

Posted August 15, 2022

6-reasons-why-dental-employees-leave-great-practice-cultures

EMPLOYERS

6 Reasons Why Dental Employees Leave Great Practice Cultures

You’ve done a phenomenal job of building a great culture of behaviors, systems, and practices based on core values the entire team seems to embrace. Team members support one another […]

Deborah Bush
Deborah Bush

Posted August 08, 2022

retirement

EMPLOYERS

What We Can Do About Dental Professionals’ Early Retirement

More dental professionals are considering retiring earlier than ever before. In an already challenging labor shortage, what can we do about it? What the Survey Says… In 2022, DentalPost published […]

Deborah Bush
Deborah Bush

Posted May 02, 2022

dental assistant

JOB SEEKING

Here’s Why Expanded Function Dental Assistants Earn More

In DentalPost’s 2022 salary survey, 50% of the responding 2,158 dental assistants reported they have expanded functions (EF) certification. DentalPost teamed up with Tija Hunter, a global expert on all […]

Deborah Bush
Deborah Bush

Posted April 13, 2022

job satisfaction

EMPLOYERS

Dental Job Satisfaction Poll Reveals How to Boost Retention & Engagement

Following DentalPost’s recently released annual salary survey, we conducted a dental job satisfaction poll of 551 dental professionals in February to find out: Here’s what we learned from respondents, which […]

Deborah Bush
Deborah Bush

Posted February 24, 2022

dental

JOB SEEKING

Which States Have the Highest RDH & Dental Assistant Wages (& the Lowest)?

As the demand for dental hygienists and assistants increases, wages are rising for dental hygienists and assistants. DentalPost’s 2023 Salary Report includes multiple income statistics, including income averages for the […]

Deborah Bush
Deborah Bush

Posted February 12, 2019

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