What Hygienists Really Want

THE WPS REPORT
Written By Courtney Wager
Horizontal bar chart showing which employment benefits most influence where dental hygienists choose to work when hourly pay is equal. PTO ranked first at 34%, followed by retirement match at 29% among 365 respondents.

Competitive pay isn't the only factor influencing where dental hygienists choose to work.

When asked which single benefit would matter most if hourly pay were identical between two practices, hygienists overwhelmingly selected paid time off and retirement benefits over production bonuses, equipment reimbursements, or continuing education allowances.

The results suggest that once compensation is competitive, long-term financial security and work-life balance become the strongest differentiators for attracting and retaining hygiene talent.

Courtney Wager
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