Townie® Poll

Human Resources

Poll conducted from 1/2/2026 To 2/9/2026

Who primarily handles HR responsibilities in your practice?
365 total votes
88%
Dedicated HR staff member (in-house)
4%
Office manager or administrator
4%
Dentist/owner
1%
Outsourced HR service
0%
Centralized corporate HR (DSO)
2%
No formal HR role
How often is your employee handbook reviewed or updated?
19 total votes
11%
Annually
21%
Every few years
16%
Only when issues arise
26%
It hasn’t been updated
26%
We do not have an employee handbook
Is performance feedback provided on a regular basis?
18 total votes
11%
Scheduled and consistent
28%
Informal
39%
Only when issues arise
22%
Rare or never
Which position in your practice has the most turnover?
19 total votes
11%
Doctor/associate
58%
Assistant
16%
Hygienist
16%
Receptionist/Front desk
0%
Office manager
Have you had to fire anyone in the past year?
20 total votes
35%
Yes
65%
No
Does your practice conduct exit interviews when employees leave?
20 total votes
20%
Always
15%
Sometimes
10%
Rarely
55%
Never
Which role is currently the hardest to hire for in your practice?
20 total votes
55%
Hygienist
5%
Dental assistant
15%
Front desk/Administrative
0%
Office manager
5%
Dentist/Associate
20%
No current hiring needs
How does your practice support continuing education (CE) for team members?
19 total votes
53%
Pays for CE and provides paid time off
11%
Pays for CE, but CE is completed on personal time
16%
Encourages CE but does not provide financial support
21%
Team members complete CE independently
Are non-clinical team members (front office, managers) offered development or leadership training?
19 total votes
21%
Yes, regularly
32%
Occasionally
32%
Rarely
16%
No
What is your biggest HR challenge right now?
19 total votes
53%
Hiring qualified staff
11%
Retaining existing staff
32%
Managing performance or accountability
5%
Compliance, payroll, or HR administration
0%
HR is not a major issue
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