About
Toothio is a specialized dental staffing platform designed to eliminate the friction of hiring in the dental industry. With a network of over 90,000 vetted dental professionals — including 29,800+ hygienists, 39,700+ dental assistants, and 29,800+ receptionists — the platform serves both individual dental practices and large Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) across major U.S. cities. For dental professionals, Toothio offers a flexible job board where they can choose shifts that fit their schedule, work at a variety of practices, and receive same-day payment for completed shifts. Each professional profile showcases experience, certifications, completed shifts, and peer ratings, making it easy for practices to evaluate candidates quickly. For dental practices, Toothio functions as a modern alternative to traditional temp agencies. Practices can sign up, post a shift or permanent position, and immediately access a pool of pre-screened candidates. The platform handles vetting and credential verification, streamlining the entire hiring workflow. Toothio is available via web and a mobile app, making it accessible for on-the-go practice managers and traveling dental professionals alike. It currently serves major metro areas including Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Phoenix, Austin, Las Vegas, Orlando, Seattle, Portland, Baltimore, and New Jersey, with continued expansion underway.
Key Features
- 90,000+ Vetted Dental Professionals: Access a large, pre-screened network of dental hygienists, assistants, and receptionists with verified credentials, certifications, and peer ratings.
- Flexible Shift Selection for Professionals: Dental professionals can browse available shifts, choose their own schedule, and work at multiple practices across their metro area.
- Same-Day Pay: Professionals receive payment on the same day they complete a shift, removing the typical delay associated with agency payroll cycles.
- Fast Job Posting for Practices: Dental practices and DSOs can sign up, post a shift or full-time role, and immediately connect with qualified local candidates.
- DSO-Scale Staffing Support: Purpose-built features for Dental Support Organizations managing staffing needs across multiple practice locations simultaneously.
Use Cases
- A dental practice needs a last-minute fill-in hygienist for a fully booked day and uses Toothio to find a vetted professional within hours.
- A dental hygienist relocating to a new city uses Toothio to find flexible shifts while establishing themselves in the local market.
- A DSO with 20 locations uses Toothio to manage temporary staffing gaps across all practices from one centralized platform.
- A dental assistant looking to transition from full-time employment uses Toothio to test different practice environments before committing to a permanent role.
- A dental practice looking to hire a permanent receptionist posts a full-time job listing on Toothio to access a pool of pre-screened, experienced candidates.
Pros
- Large Verified Talent Pool: With over 90,000 credentialed dental professionals, practices have broad coverage across hygienists, assistants, and front-office roles.
- Same-Day Pay Attracts Quality Workers: Instant payment is a strong incentive for top dental professionals to join and remain active on the platform.
- Streamlined Hiring Workflow: Practices avoid time-consuming vetting processes — Toothio handles credential checks, ratings, and profile verification.
- Flexible for Both Sides: Professionals control their schedule while practices get on-demand staffing, making the platform mutually beneficial.
Cons
- Limited Geographic Coverage: Toothio currently serves a defined set of U.S. metro areas, which may limit availability for practices or professionals in smaller markets.
- Dental-Specific Niche: The platform is exclusively focused on dental staffing, making it irrelevant for any other healthcare or general staffing needs.
- Variable Shift Availability: Shift volume and professional availability may fluctuate by location and time of year, potentially affecting last-minute coverage needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of dental professionals can I find on Toothio?
Toothio connects practices with dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental receptionists/front office staff, both for temporary shifts and permanent positions.
How quickly can a dental practice fill a shift on Toothio?
After posting a shift, practices are matched with available, pre-vetted professionals in their area. The platform is designed for fast turnaround, often filling same-day or next-day openings.
How do dental professionals get paid on Toothio?
Professionals receive same-day payment after completing a shift, which is one of Toothio's key differentiators compared to traditional staffing agencies.
Is Toothio available in my city?
Toothio currently operates in major metro areas including Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas/Fort Worth, Phoenix, Austin, Las Vegas, Orlando, Seattle, Portland, Baltimore, and New Jersey, with ongoing expansion.
Does Toothio support large Dental Support Organizations (DSOs)?
Yes. Toothio offers dedicated DSO support, allowing multi-location dental organizations to manage staffing needs across all their practices from a single platform.
