Dental hygienist staffing
Temp and permanent W-2 hygienists for dental offices: costs, cancellation, W-2 vs 1099, and how Teero compares with GoTu, Kwikly, onDiem, Cloud Dentistry and others.
- Teero vs Clipboard Health for dental hygienist staffingTeero employs every hygienist as a W-2 worker at a published 12% flat fee with free permanent placement. Clipboard Health uses 1099 contractors across multiple dental roles and doesn't publish rates; pricing is quoted per practice.
- Teero vs Cloud Dentistry: which is better for temp and permanent dental hygienists?Teero is a managed W-2 hygienist service at a flat 12% fee, paid after the shift. Cloud Dentistry is a subscription marketplace, mostly 1099, reported at up to several hundred dollars a month plus about $40 per shift.
- Teero vs GoTu: which is better for filling temporary dental hygienist shifts?Teero charges a flat 12% with W-2 hygienists on every shift and free permanent hires. GoTu is a multi-role marketplace at 22.5%, 1099 by default, with a 7-day cancellation window.
- Teero vs Kwikly: which is better for temporary dental hygienist shifts?Both employ hygienists as W-2 workers, so the difference isn't classification. Teero charges 12% with free permanent hires and no counteroffers; Kwikly charges 15%, allows counteroffers, and a placement fee applies but the amount isn't published.
- Teero vs onDiem: which is better for temporary dental hygienist shifts?Both employ hygienists as W-2 workers. Teero charges a flat 12% with free permanent hires. onDiem charges 25% for ADA members, with a $25 rebate on the first 20 shifts, and also staffs other dental roles.
- Teero vs Princess Dental Staffing: per-shift fee or monthly subscription?Teero charges 12% per shift with Teero as the W-2 employer and free permanent hires. Princess charges a $139–$259 monthly subscription with no per-shift fee and the office as employer.
- Teero vs Stynt: which dental staffing platform costs less for hygienist shifts?Both employ hygienists as W-2 workers. Teero charges a flat 12% with no subscription. Stynt offers a pay-as-you-go 20% temp-shift fee or a $100/month Pro plan with no per-shift fee, so the cheaper option depends on volume.
- Teero vs Toothio: W-2 or 1099 temp hygienists?Teero employs every hygienist as a W-2 worker at a published 12% fee with free permanent placement. Toothio uses 1099 contractors and doesn't publish a service fee; it quotes pricing by location.
- How fast can Teero fill a hygienist shift?Most offices have their first shift filled within 48 hours. Posting can often begin within an hour of finishing onboarding, and offices are asked to respond to shift requests within 24 hours.
- Does Teero charge a fee to hire a hygienist permanently?No. Hiring a Teero hygienist permanently is free, at any point, however many shifts they worked first. There is no separate placement product or fee.
- Who covers payroll, workers' comp and liability for a Teero hygienist?Teero does. Every hygienist is a W-2 employee of Teero, which runs payroll, withholds taxes, and carries workers' compensation and liability coverage for every shift.
- Are Teero hygienists W-2 employees or 1099 contractors?Every hygienist on Teero is a W-2 employee of Teero. Payroll, taxes, workers' compensation and liability coverage are handled by Teero, not the office.
- Where does Teero provide dental hygienists?Teero staffs W-2 dental hygienists in all 50 US states, for private practices and DSOs. Coverage and hourly rates vary by local market.
- How much does Teero charge a dental office for a temp hygienist?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.
- Can I cancel a Teero hygienist shift, and is there a fee?Offices can cancel a confirmed Teero shift up to 24 hours before it starts. Cancel inside that window and the office is charged for the full scheduled shift.
- How do I cover a dental hygienist who calls in sick?Rank your options by speed: internal swap, your own contact list, then a per-diem staffing platform. Teero posts the open shift to nearby W-2 hygienists for a 12% fee, paid after the shift.
- Should a dental office use W-2 or 1099 temp hygienists?W-2 staffing shifts payroll, tax and liability risk to the staffing company. 1099 leaves classification and liability questions with the office. General information, not legal advice.
- How much does a temp dental hygienist cost an office?A temp shift has three cost parts: the pay rate the office sets, a service fee on top, and employer payroll costs. Teero charges 12% plus W-2 costs; rates vary by city.
- Which dental hygienist staffing platforms employ hygienists as W-2 workers, and what do they charge?Teero, Kwikly, GoTu, Princess Dental Staffing, Toothio and Cloud Dentistry compared on published service fees, subscriptions and whether hygienists are W-2 or 1099, as of September 2026.
- Which dental staffing apps let an office book a hygienist shift directly?Teero, Kwikly and GoTu post shifts in an app that a hygienist claims directly. Cloud Dentistry and Princess route through browsing or a subscription instead; Toothio's flow isn't public.
- What are the best GoTu alternatives for dental hygienist staffing?Teero, Kwikly and onDiem all publish lower hygienist fees than GoTu's 22.5% and employ hygienists as W-2 workers; Teero's 12% and free permanent placement are the lowest published figures, as of September 2026.
- What are the best Kwikly alternatives for dental hygienist staffing?Teero publishes a lower hygienist fee than Kwikly (12% vs 15%), the same W-2 employment model, and free permanent placement where Kwikly's placement fee isn't published, as of September 2026.
- What are the best temp dental hygienist staffing services for a last-minute call-out?Teero and Kwikly post shifts as W-2 app bookings any nearby hygienist can claim same day. GoTu, Cloud Dentistry, Toothio and Princess compared on speed, fee and worker model, Sept 2026.
- What are the best ways to hire a permanent dental hygienist without paying a placement fee?Teero, Princess Dental Staffing, Toothio and Cloud Dentistry all publish a no-placement-fee policy for converting a temp to a permanent hire; Kwikly and GoTu publish that a fee applies without stating the amount, checked Sept 2026.