Dental Onboarding System
Plan a dental hire's first 90 days, with credential checks before the first patient day and separate onboarding tracks for clinical and front office roles.
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Dental practice hiring
Dental Hiring Kit
Bring the structure of a large-employer hiring process to your small practice. You receive complete job descriptions for the three core roles, guidance for running and paying for a working interview correctly, and a credential checklist to complete before the first patient day.
Want to see what an open hygiene position costs your practice? Run the free Hygienist Vacancy Cost Calculator first. It uses hygiene headcount, turnover, time to fill, and pay to estimate the yearly cost of open chairs.
$59
- One-time purchase. Editable files.
- Your download link appears on the confirmation screen and in your receipt. No account needed.
- Request a full refund within 30 days with one email.
- Licensed for one company's internal HR use. Resale and redistribution are not permitted. Read the license.
Checkout takes place on our store at shop.truestephr.com. Any applicable sales tax appears at checkout before you pay. These files provide general HR information, not legal advice.
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Add a one hour Setup Session, $149
Bring your purchased tool and the situation you are working through. A TrueStep HR practitioner will help you set the inputs, make the first decisions, and identify a practical next step.
See the Setup Session →Where to start
Choose the role in the Job Description Templates, adjust the credentials for your state, and set a realistic pay range.
Then post the job.
DecisionHire someone
IndustryDental
Files4 PDF guides, 3 Word documents
ReviewRead our published standard for how we develop our tools, and what we cover for their scope and limits.
Research and standardsFor more context, read the reference note: What turnover costs a practice
Fit
Is this the right fit for your work?
A good fit
- You are hiring for a dental practice and want a consistent process from job posting through credential verification.
- You want editable Word files that stay with your organization.
- You or a manager will run the process and want a clear sequence to follow.
When to consider another option
- For advice about one person's specific circumstances, consult qualified counsel.
- For rules specific to one state or city, consult the applicable local requirements. This tool is not written for any one state.
- For help running the process, explore our advisory services.
What is inside
Every file in the download, by name.
Taken from the kit’s own Start Here guide, so what you see here is what you open after checkout.
PDF · readStart Here: a guide to every file and the order to use them.
Word · editDental Job Description Templates: three complete, ready-to-post job descriptions for Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant, and Front Office Coordinator, plus a reusable fill-in template and an offer-stage pay range note.
PDF · readCredential Verification Checklist
PDF · readTrueStep HR Product License (PDF): the license terms for this kit.
PDF · readWorking Interview Guide
Word · editWorking Interview Guide: how to choose between a shadow visit, a skills demonstration, and a paid working interview. Includes the pay rules, an agreement form, half-day agendas with scoring sheets, and a completed scored example.
Word · editCredential Verification Checklist: per-role credential grids, a six-step verification process, a verification log, and a renewal tracker.
How to use it
Your first 15 minutes
Start with the Dental Job Description Templates. The 5 steps follow the hiring process in order.
Open the Dental Job Description Templates and choose the role. Adjust the credentials section for your state, set a realistic pay range, and post the position.
Review the Working Interview Guide before any candidate works in your practice. Choose the appropriate format, prepare the agreement and agenda, and follow the pay guidance.
Use the agenda and scoring sheet for the role during the working interview. Complete the scoring that same day.
Complete the Credential Verification Checklist before extending an offer, and always before the first patient day. Record the result in the verification log.
After the hire, set the license renewal date in the renewal tracker and keep the log current for everyone on the team.
Before you buy
Questions about your purchase
Find details about file formats, delivery, licensing, and refunds.
What exactly do I receive?
4 PDF guides, 3 Word documents, each one named in the What is inside section above. The purchase is a download, not a subscription.
Are these the real screenshots?
Yes. The first image shows the file set, and the second and third show actual pages from the current download.
Can I use the files in my business?
Yes. You can edit and brand the Word documents for your own internal operations and read or print the PDF guides.
What if I need help applying it?
For help implementing this tool, book a one hour Setup Session for $149. For broader HR support, advisory begins with a short request and a written scope at truestephr.com/pages/advisory. For legal questions, consult qualified counsel.
How do I get the files?
Right after payment, your download link appears on the confirmation screen and again in your email receipt. All files arrive as one ZIP. No account is needed.
What do I need to open them?
You can use Word, LibreOffice on a computer, or Google Docs in a browser. LibreOffice and Google Docs are free alternatives. Any PDF reader opens the guides. See download help.
What if it is not right for us?
Email support@truestephr.com within 30 days for a full refund. No form or explanation is required. The full terms are in the refund policy.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is general HR information and a working method. It is not written to any one state unless the page says so. Where a decision turns on the law, use qualified counsel. See what we cover, and what we do not.
Who may use the files?
One license covers the internal HR work of one legal entity. You may edit the files, brand them, and issue them to your employees. Consultants and groups with several entities need the extended license. See the license.
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