Recruiting 101
I’m sure that you’ve heard about the “Great Resignation” on the news. To sum up, the start of the COVID-19 pandemic saw a large number of layoffs and furloughs (unpaid leave), which allowed employees to reconsider their careers, work conditions, and long-term goals. The workforce itself has shrunk, whether it is due to potential workers dying of COVID, potential employees taking the time during COVID to start their own businesses, or potential employees wanting a better work–life balance and pursuing part-time or remote work. According to statistics from Indeed, there has been a 183 percent increase in jobs posted and an 11 percent decrease in workers applying for jobs.
Dental offices have been hit especially hard by the Great Resignation. Some examples of challenges that dental offices have experienced include the following:
- Potential receptionist candidates are deciding to go into other industries where remote work is possible.
- Dental assistants are in high demand, receiving multiple job offers before they are even out of school.
- Hygienists are deciding that they want to work fewer hours and have a better work–life balance.
Meanwhile, dentists and office managers are left scrambling to try to find expensive temporary workers or do what most are currently doing: getting by with less staff. This leaves current staff feeling frustrated, overworked, and underappreciated, especially when they know how easy it is to find another position with record-low unemployment.
This is the first in a series of four blogs looking into the recruitment and retention of employees, specifically for dental offices. Read the entire blog to learn more about how you can upgrade your recruiting.
Tom Nemcek
HR Director at Vivos
Join us next week to learn more about interviewing at your practice!
New Pricing Effective May 2
Dear VIPs,
Thank you for the opportunity to work together as we combat the sleep apnea epidemic together. It is a privilege to work with you!
This year, we have focused on listening to the needs of our doctors to deliver a superior product that is able to be billed to Medicare and work within the processes of the medical community to independently diagnose sleep apnea. Through this collaboration, we are proud to announce that the mmRNA is eligible for Medicare—the first and only appliance of its kind.
As a result of these advancements, as well as the increasing supply costs that manufacturers are facing everywhere, we are experiencing increasing costs. Beginning May 2, 2022, we will be making a small price adjustment on our appliances of ~3–7%, which is in line with the current cost of inflation.
These pricing adjustments will allow us to cover increasing manufacturing costs and continue to provide our exclusive VIP services. This pricing will go into effect for orders submitted and/or existing orders resubmitted for adjustments after May 2.
Thank you again for your partnership in working to solve the sleep apnea epidemic that is impacting the lives of millions. We appreciate your support, your collaboration, and your commitment to patients. We look forward to a great 2022!
Sincerely,
The Vivos Team
Up Next: Boston and Philadelphia!
Here’s why you need to attend the Airway Integration Tour!
- Earn CE credits
- Participate in team-building exercises
- Improve your patient experience
- Increase case acceptance
- Provide a better understanding of each person’s role, responsibility, and importance
- Reduce patient visits with increased productivity
- Network with other VIPs
Don’t take it from us! Take it from our Orlando attendees!
We are visiting 25 cities across the US!
Join us and bring your team for an informative and team-building training event that will help you transform your practice! Click the link below for a location near you.
Join Solea in San Diego!
Learn more about laser treatment at Solea in San Diego. Solea laser dentistry is changing how people think of the dentist, and we want you to be part of the change! Join the top Solea dentists and see the benefits of Solea for yourself. Solea is fast, precise, reliably anesthesia-free for any cavity prep, and blood- and suture-free for most soft-tissue surgeries.
Register today and check out the speaker lineup at the link below. There is no cost to attend—you just need to get there. When you register, let them know you’re a Vivos Provider!
AIS Updates
Starting April 1, all Vivos appliances submitted for fabrication will come in blue as the standard color! If you have questions, please reach out to your Practice Advisor.
Check out our new, easy-to-read doctor and fitting instructions for all Vivos devices. These references can also be found on your VivosAire portal. Also, be on the lookout for new patient instructional booklets—coming soon!
Join Us for Invaluable In-Person Training at The Vivos Institute!
Medical Billing
This elective course will cover everything from the basics of how to verify eligibility and benefits to how to have a peer-to-peer with an insurance company.
Sessions 1–3 Practical
Our Live Practical Course is available to all Vivos VIPs who have completed Sessions 1–3 virtually. This is a hands-on course where you will review everything learned from Sessions 1–3, go through the record process as a patient, and take the records as the doctor. You will also get hands-on training with Vivos guides and the DNA/mRNA appliances.
Check out exciting upcoming events and webinars on our Thursday email from The Vivos Institute!
New Webinars This Month!
AIS Presents | Finishing with Clear Aligners
May 6, 2022
Understand the probability of phase 2 finishing at the beginning of treatment, mid-treatment progress, basic concepts and practices of clear aligner treatment, and the importance of taking great records from the start of treatment.
Cases with Dr. Caulfield
May 27, 2022
Bring questions on cases you want to review, get insight from Dr. Jon Caulfield, and share ideas with peers.