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Manager's guide to reducing dental hygiene turnover.

C Loiacono

    Journal of Dental Hygiene : JDH
    |September 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    Dental hygiene turnover negatively impacts patient care and practice costs. Implementing strategies like improved communication, staff involvement, and recognition can reduce employee turnover in dental settings.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dental Practice Management
    • Human Resources in Healthcare

    Background:

    • Employee turnover is a significant issue in dental healthcare, affecting service delivery and public health.
    • High turnover incurs substantial costs and fosters a stressful work environment, damaging professional-client relationships.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To address the problem of dental hygiene turnover.
    • To provide dental practice managers with effective strategies for preventing and reducing staff turnover.

    Main Methods:

    • The paper reviews the causes and effects of employee turnover in dental settings.
    • It proposes actionable strategies for office managers to implement.

    Main Results:

    • Strategies include aligning employee and organizational goals, enhancing the work environment, and recognizing long-term staff.
    • Encouraging staff participation in management, improving communication, and offering growth opportunities are also key.

    Conclusions:

    • Proactive management strategies are essential for reducing dental hygiene turnover.
    • Implementing these evidence-based approaches can improve staff retention, reduce costs, and enhance patient care.

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