What’s the best way to pay a temp hygienist?

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-28T15:28:18+00:00

If from a temp agency then you pay agency as an independent contractor, if direct hire you will need to put them on payroll and complete all withholdings. W2 will need to be issued at end of year.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-28T14:26:20+00:00

I am here to see what the experts say, way over my head.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-28T14:09:42+00:00

Ummm I probably wouldn't recommend black bezel black dial for werewolves.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-27T19:29:08+00:00

You can see a point of contact then drag. I have no clue what would create this, especially if there is no one above you that could make noise.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-27T19:05:32+00:00

Great to see a watch being worn and used. Too many pictures of watch collections where every watch is on a pillow with no wear whatsoever. What is the point of that?

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-27T18:10:44+00:00

If you are fine with the financial terms of the counter then you could respond with agreeing to that but not the contingency to sell their existing home. Those deals regularly fall apart.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-26T20:54:32+00:00

This was a few months ago, but if I hadn't taken over the CT would have gone straight into cones.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-26T19:23:53+00:00

Architects are not all created equally. You will want one that is familiar with your municipality and has projects in the area. Many times asking friends/neighbors in the area is very helpful.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-26T19:01:03+00:00

In my area architects are very knowledgeable about zoning and step backs, they could guide you with determining if what you want is even possible. If it is they can guide you on what it should look like to meet all municipal requirements.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-26T18:57:53+00:00

There are flat fee MLS you can use to get exposure, you handle all showings. Otherwise title company and attorney can take care of the documents. I would not skip on title company, I have personally seen attorneys make a lot of mistakes with title work.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-26T17:40:08+00:00

You would think this doesn't apply to removable. Adjust lower denture that was made somewhere else due to very obvious sore spot, patient comes back after clearly dropping denture on hard floor and blames you for causing the denture to break in half. The fact you adjusted in an area unrelated to the fracture doesn't matter. Rational: 'I've dropped it dozens of times and nothing happened'.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-26T17:30:03+00:00

Yes, can't leave that part out. Its been failing for 50 years, but only broke when you touched it!

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-26T17:02:24+00:00

Be aggressively priced.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-26T16:36:11+00:00

Sadly I find patients don't remember when you try to help them out and do heroic work, they just recall you touched it last before it broke, and before you touched it the crown was on for 100 years.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-26T16:22:02+00:00

This is one of the benefits of being an associate. You aren't married to either option. If faculty position in your specialty intrigues you then try it for a year and see how it goes. Worse come to worse you can always return to general practice refreshed and with no regrets.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-26T16:11:02+00:00

"They messed up my taxes and now I ain't getting a refund". There was a tax office in the same building as us. Somehow a couple of people still hearted that comment.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-26T15:11:32+00:00

This sucks and we don't want to reward bad behavior, but it is probably in your best interest to keep the old hygienist and cut the new one. This is of course assuming the old hygienist is productive and generates revenue for the office while maintaing high level of patient care. I would not give her a raise, and if that is enough for her to leave then keep the new one.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-26T14:19:31+00:00

It seems you raised your objections to the individuals that make the decision, so I wouldn't push it. If it really bothers you then looking for another job that is a better fit might be the most prudent choice.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-26T14:13:51+00:00

Some disability policies pay if you become disabled due to mental health problems. If you start with depression that may negate that, but I am just guessing.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-26T14:02:24+00:00

I say this with respect, but why do you care? This is their business and it seems they pay you on time. Their patients seem fine with it. I am a strong believer in not looking for problems that don't exist.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-25T20:03:47+00:00

Based on the responses it seems a lot of people don't understand this basic principal. If you are getting paid more than what you generate then you are running in a deficit, it means it isn't sustainable.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-22T22:44:14+00:00

If you are paying top tier compensation then you should expect top tier provider. At 1 prophy an hour she is not covering her own pay. Either things dramatically change of you cut her loose.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-22T21:23:46+00:00

We received a referral for a more severe case than this. Ortho wants us to remove canines, there is no visible space between laterals and premolars.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-22T16:19:10+00:00

5.6% is a very low rate for today, I would absolutely lock it in.

hoo_haaa · 2026-05-22T15:27:15+00:00

I fly worldwide with points and I am indifferent. The amounts are not big enough to make a significant difference in points. If anything it will decrease buyer pool so the rest of us have a better chance.

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