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The 2026 State of Work is here.

Built from 7,900+ responses across dental hygienists, assistants, and front office professionals, this report gives a clear look at what’s actually happening in today’s workforce.

For offices: what professionals are looking for and how to stay competitive
For professionals: how your experience compares across the industry

If you’re hiring, managing a team, or working shifts, this is worth your time.

Read the full report: https://hubs.la/Q04dNl2x0

73% of practices say filling hygienist roles is harder than ever. 📊

That number isn't slowing down in 2026.

The dental staffing shortage isn't just a hiring problem. It's a revenue problem. Every unfilled chair is production your practice isn't capturing.

Here's what the data is telling us:

✅ Demand for RDHs continues to outpace supply nationwide
✅ Practices relying on traditional agencies are waiting longer and paying more
✅ Offices using on-demand platforms are filling shifts in hours, not weeks

The practices winning right now aren't waiting for the market to fix itself. They're adapting.

GoTu connects you to 200,000+ verified dental professionals across all 50 states. Real-time. No markups. No guesswork.

See how practices are staying fully staffed in 2026 👉 gotu.com

Dental assistants keep practices running strong. Their dedication safeguards patient care every day.

This week, recognize the professionals who make it possible. See the impact of a simple thank you.

Send a shoutout to your dental assistant and show your appreciation at https://hubs.la/Q045tZ_H0.

Booking a qualified hygienist takes 90 seconds.

Most offices don't believe us until they try it.

Post a shift, set your rate, get matched with a verified professional from our network of 200,000+. No phone calls, no agency fees, no waiting.

Just open the GoTu dashboard and see for yourself.

Visit GoTu.com to post your first shift today. ✅

Less scrambling. More balance.
For professionals and offices alike.
Welcome to 2026.

It’s Polished time.
Go see your 2025 highlights in your inbox and how you showed up for your community this year.

Because the best deserve better.
ProPerks is here, built for the professionals who keep the industry moving.
Every shift earns you points. Every level gets you closer to real rewards for the real work you do.
At GoTu, we believe showing up for patients should come with something extra.

Because every hygienist brings something special to the operatory. However you show up, we’re glad you’re part of the GoTu Crew.

Happy Halloween!