Which dental professionals does Brighter Smiles provide?
-Dental Hygienist’s
-EDDA’s
-Dental Assistant’s
-Front Office
-DMD’s
-EDDA’s
-Dental Assistant’s
-Front Office
-DMD’s
How do I get started?
A representative from your office needs to contact Brighter Smiles and request a Doctor Contract. This includes a fee schedule. We must have the Doctor Contract signed and returned to us before any placements can be made. We will also do a thorough intake from you to find out exactly what you are looking for and what your job entails.
Brighter Smiles takes care of all the paperwork. We have a physical copy of all Contractors certificates, licenses and documents. We require yearly state background checks. We verify all state licensures to ensure all are current with no claims filed against them.
How much notice does Brighter Smiles need for staffing?
Brighter Smiles can staff your anticipated needs from vacations, maternity/medical leaves in addition to last minute requests.
Does Brighter Smiles have insurance?
Yes, Brighter Smiles covers each Independent Contractor (hygienist, dental assistant, EDDA) with malpractice and workman’s comp insurance. Your dental office will receive proof of our policies in the mail. All of our DMD’s carry their own personal malpractice policy with a minimum of $1,000,000 per each claim, and a $3,000,000 aggregate.
Does the dental office pay the temp/sub?
NO. The temp/sub will come into your dental office with a time card which needs to be filled out by them and signed by a representative in your dental office. The temp/sub will forward the time card to us. Brighter Smiles pays the temp/sub and invoices your dental office. It’s that simple. Brighter Smiles handles all tax forms.
When is payment due?
Payment is due within 15 days after receipt of invoice.
Are there any other requirements?
We require a 4-hour minimum per each work shift and at least a 24-hour cancellation notice. Our phone lines are monitored 24 hours a day.
Can we request certain temps?
Absolutely. If there is a particular temp /sub that works well in your office you can request them back. If there is a particular temp/sub that does not work well within your dental office you can also request that they do not return. This information is always kept confidential. If you have no preference, then we send you someone who fits your request.
What will a sub/temp DMD do in my office?
We understand that each office has different needs. We try to match up the DMD’s skills to your office needs for the day. Whether its checking off hygiene only, seeing emergency patients, doing extractions, root canals, or basic restorative. WE CAN HELP!
Why is Brighter Smiles different than other dental staffing agencies?
Brighter Smiles is unique because it is managed by staff of dental professionals. Our diverse staff has a vast knowledge of the different specialties in the dental field. Our team has over 60 years of dental knowledge, experience, and resources. Carrie Shuffitt, owner of Brighter Smiles, is a dental hygienist with over 25 years' experience.
What if we find someone who we would like to hire?
This happens regularly. Yes, we do permanent placements. Give us a call and we can discuss the details.
Is there a permanent placement fee?
Yes, there is a onetime finder’s fee/permanent placement fee. Give us a call and we can discuss the details.
How can Brighter Smiles save our office money?
We understand how valuable your time is. Brighter Smiles staff is trained to find that “perfect fit” for your office, whether it be a Hygienist, Front Office or Assistant. We will assist in setting up face to face interviews along with working interviews. There is no need for you to spend countless hours searching through resumes or searching social media for that special person. Placing ads in newspapers and online can become quite costly and frustrating. Brighter smiles will present you with a selection of potential hires who are licensed, credentialed and fit your unique requirement. We will then sort through this list together to find that “right fit”. It’s that easy.
How can Brighter Smiles save us time?
Brighter Smiles will reduce your time and cost in hiring for a permanent placement position. First off you must figure out where to run ads at, newspapers, online or social media. Someone must take the time to sort through the resumes, call each candidate, perform a prescreening, verify all licenses and credentials, set up an interview and check references. All of this time adds up. If you compare this cost with the fee that Brighter Smiles charges for permanent placement you will see how much time and money you will save.
Brighter Smiles can have you staffed when you need it.
We have a large pool, which constantly changes daily, of screened candidates to choose from. The legwork has already been completed. Background checks verified, dental licenses verified, references checked. All we need to do is add in your dental needs and “POOF” you will have that perfect fit for your office. It is that easy! Give us a call today!
