Tu-Anh Vu

Sep 25, 2024 | incisaledgemagazine.com | Larry Cohen |Ed Kobesky |Tu-Anh Vu

By Tu-Anh Vu, DMDThree years ago, my Brooklyn, New York, practice was accepting every insurance under the sun, including some state plans and PPOs. Today, we’re out of network. That means I’ve dealt with staffing shortages—particularly hygienists—under two sets of circumstances. And I’ve come to the same conclusion: in my situation, it made sense to hire more dental assistants and eliminate the need for a hygienist.