Defense Date
2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Dentistry
Department
Dentistry
First Advisor
Bhavna Shroff
Second Advisor
Steven J Lindauer
Third Advisor
Caroline Carrico
Fourth Advisor
Daniel Hawkins
Abstract
Purpose: Evaluate current hiring practices and employee retention characteristics in orthodontic private practices.
Methods: Orthodontists (n=1000) were surveyed regarding their hiring methods and outcomes. Responses were summarized with descriptive statistics. Chi-square tests were used to compare hiring practices and perceptions. Nonparametric Kruskal-Wallis tests were utilized in analysis of retention thresholds.
Results: Survey response rate was 7.2% (72 responses). When comparing thresholds previous to, and after the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an increase in open clinical positions compared with non-clinical and managerial positions (p=.0008). 68% of orthodontists reported a decrease in qualified applications for clinical positions compared with non-clinical and managerial positions (p=.0117). The most successful sources for hiring new employees, both before and after the pandemic, were employee referrals and online job sites.
Conclusion: Since the COVID-19 Pandemic, there has been an increase in open clinical positions, a decrease in qualified applications, but no significant difference in the number of days to fill a position. Orthodontists prefer employee referrals and online job sites over other sourcing methods.
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Is Part Of
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Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
5-2-2024