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The dental hygiene industry is changing fast, with more flexible work options than ever. If you're temping or considering temping, understanding W-2 vs 1099 classification is key. We provide clear, IRS-aligned guidance to help you structure your work, avoid costly mistakes, and move forward with confidence and control.

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The Dental Hygiene Boss

The Dental Hygienist's Guide to Work for Yourself and Take Control of Your Life!

Through real-world insight and strategic guidance, this book helps you understand business formation, navigate 1099 vs W-2 pathways, and recognize the benefits of business ownership—so you can be your own boss and take control of how you practice dental hygiene while building a profitable, sustainable career.

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The 5 Non-Negotiables for Dental Hygienists: Protecting Your Standard of Care in Any Office

At The Dental Hygiene Boss, we recognize a fundamental truth:Dental hygienists often work in environments they do not fully control—tight schedules, varying protocols, and different expectations.

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Oral Cancer Screenings for Dental Hygienists: A Critical Standard to Protect—Beyond the Schedule

Regardless of whether you are working as a temp or a permanent team member, your responsibility does not change. Your license, your clinical judgment, and your standard of care travel with you into every operatory.

Leah Francis

Apr 193 min read

It's not what you make, but what you keep.

Dental Hygienist Taxes: 1099 vs W-2 : It’s Not What You Make, It’s What You Keep

Understanding dental hygienist taxes, 1099 vs W-2 can make a significant difference in how much of your income you actually keep. As tax deadlines approach, many dental hygienists are focused on one number, their income. But high income does not automatically translate to financial growth.

Leah Francis

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Take Control of Your Career—Build Your Own Dental Hygiene Business

The dental industry is evolving, and more hygienists are recognizing the opportunity to move beyond traditional roles and take control of their careers. Independent work offers flexibility, increased earning potential, and the ability to define how and where you practice—but navigating that transition requires the right knowledge and strategy.

At SK Hygiene Consulting, operating as The Dental Hygiene Boss, we help dental hygienists confidently step into business ownership by building and managing their own dental temping business. Our consulting provides clear, practical guidance on how to position your services, understand industry standards, and operate independently—without confusion or costly missteps.

This is more than temping—it’s about becoming the business behind your services. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your approach, we equip you with the insight and support needed to move forward with clarity, confidence, and control.

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The Why Behind The Boss

I have found an incredible balance of working in a career that I love, time to take care of myself and family and financial growth that I have never achieved working the tradition model. However my heart breaks for the many dental hygienist that I encounter that are burned out, feel unappreciated, or just feel stagnant in the professional growth.

Moreover, many hygienist have asked me about how I work, this lead me to share what I have learned in my book The Dental Hygiene Boss, which chronicles my journey to becoming my own boss.

The Dental Hygiene Boss help hygienist stay in a field they love and work on their terms

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Are You Ready To Become A Dental Hygiene Boss?

Understanding Legal Classifications and Common Confusion