Chapter 8: Hiring Smart – When & Where to Look

Best Job Boards & Recruitment Strategies

Best Job Boards & Recruitment Strategies

Finding high-quality candidates requires more than just posting a job listing and hoping for the best. The key is to proactively seek out top talent and attract the right people to your practice.

Best Job Boards for Hiring in the Dental & Orthodontic Field:

• DentalPost.net – A job board specifically for dental professionals.
• Indeed.com – The most widely used hiring platform with a vast pool of candidates.
• LinkedIn – Great for finding experienced professionals and networking.
• Facebook Groups – Many local dental and orthodontic job groups exist where people actively seek opportunities.
• State Dental Associations – Many states have job boards for dental professionals.

While job boards are a great tool, they shouldn’t be your only strategy. The best employees often come from networking, referrals, and proactive recruiting. 90% of my employees are referrals. If you hire high quality team members they probably hang out with other high quality people.

Proactive Recruitment Strategies:

• Internal Referrals: Ask your current team if they know any talented individuals looking for a new opportunity. (Incentivise your team for referrals)
• Networking: Attend dental conferences, study clubs, and local professional events to meet potential hires.
• Social Media: Post job openings on your practice’s Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Your followers may know the perfect candidate.
• Local Dental Schools: Partner with dental assisting schools and orthodontic programs to find fresh talent.

The best candidates aren’t always actively job hunting, so being proactive gives you access to top-tier talent before they apply elsewhere.