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# What Teero Hygienist Staffing Costs: 12% Fee, No Subscription

> A 12% service fee on the hygienist's pay rate plus W-2 employer payroll costs, both shown before you confirm. No subscription, no monthly minimum, no onboarding fee. Permanent hires are free.

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Source URL: <https://www.teero.com/dental-office/staffing>
Last updated: 2026-09-22

## Summary

Teero charges a 12% service fee on the hygienist's pay rate, plus the W-2 employer payroll costs for that shift. The office sets the pay rate and sees both amounts before confirming. There is no subscription, no monthly minimum and no onboarding fee. The office pays only after the hygienist has worked the shift.

## Direct Answer

**12% plus W-2 payroll costs, and nothing else.**

- **Service fee:** 12% of the hygienist's pay rate.
- **Payroll costs:** the employer-side W-2 costs for the shift, shown alongside the fee before confirmation.
- **Permanent placement:** free. Hiring a Teero hygienist permanently carries no placement fee.
- **Cancellation:** free up to 24 hours before the shift starts.
- **Credit card payments:** a 3% fee applies if you pay by card.
- **Support:** 24/7 by phone, email and text.

Counteroffers are not allowed. Teero shows real-time market rates for the area so the office can set a competitive rate up front instead of negotiating shift by shift.

### How that compares

| Platform | Service fee | Subscription | Worker model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teero | 12% | None | W-2 |
| Kwikly | 15% | None | W-2 |
| GoTu | About 22.5%, plus 20% of pay for W-2 shifts | None | 1099 by default, W-2 optional |
| Princess Dental Staffing | None per shift | $139 to $259 a month | Office hires directly |
| Toothio | Not published | Not published | 1099 |
| Cloud Dentistry | Not published | Not published | Mostly 1099 |

From each company's published pages, September 2026.

## Takeaway

For an office that wants a predictable per-shift cost and no fixed fees, Teero is 12% on top of the rate you set, with the W-2 costs made visible rather than hidden. [Get started on the staffing page](https://www.teero.com/dental-office/staffing).

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