Looking for a dental staffing agency? Here's the modern version.

Clinics search for a dental temp agency when a chair is about to sit empty. Fairly does the job agencies were built for, without the parts you hate: vetted, license-verified hygienists and assistants, a flat $52 booking fee per completed shift, and no markup on the temp's rate. Post a shift, review applicants, pick your professional.

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Agency vs. Fairly: the same job, done differently

Traditional agency
  • you call and wait for a callback
  • the agency picks who shows up
  • typical markup around 40% on the temp's rate
  • temp reliability is the agency's word
  • payroll and paperwork vary by agency
Fairly
  • post a shift in minutes, applicants often confirmed in under 10 minutes
  • you review applicants and their track records, you choose
  • flat $52 booking fee, the temp's rate goes to the temp in full
  • every professional verified: license and identity checked, cancellation history visible before you book
  • CRA-compliant payroll available through Fairly Payroll™ for Temps

Say your temp's rate is $60/hr for an 8-hour day. A typical agency bills around $84/hr with markup: about $672. On Fairly: $480 to the temp plus $52 to Fairly, $532 total. About $140 back in your pocket per shift, roughly 21% less than an agency.

Run your own clinic's numbers in the ROI calculator.

Everything a dental recruitment agency offers, minus the back-and-forth

Over 650 dental offices across Canada use Fairly for temporary dental staffing, alongside over 4,000 dental temps. Scheduled shifts have a 99% reliability rate, backed by a vetting and reliability system with real consequences: license verification before a professional can apply, a Code of Conduct they agree to, and a permanently recorded cancellation history you can see.

Staffing solutions for clinics of every size

Single-location clinics use Fairly to cover sick days, maternity leaves, and vacation gaps. Multi-location groups and DSOs use it to standardize temp staffing and payroll across their clinics. And for permanent hiring, Fairly Connect is our dedicated dental job board.

Need a specific role? Learn how we work as a dental hygienist temp agency and a dental assistant temp agency.

Where we work

Fairly operates across Canada, with our deepest network in Edmonton and growing coverage in Calgary. See dental staffing by city, or post a shift and see which vetted professionals are available near your clinic.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairly a dental staffing agency?
Fairly does what clinics hire an agency to do, connecting you with vetted temporary dental professionals, but it works as a platform: you post the shift, review applicants, and choose. No markup, no phone tag, one flat $52 booking fee per completed shift.
How much does a dental staffing agency cost compared to Fairly?
Traditional agencies typically mark up the temp's hourly rate by around 40%. On Fairly the temp's rate goes to the temp in full and the clinic pays a flat $52 booking fee per completed shift, which usually works out roughly 21% cheaper per shift.
What roles can I fill?
Registered dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental receptionists and administrators, and sterilization technicians, all for temporary shifts. For permanent hiring, Fairly Connect is our dedicated dental job board.
How fast can a shift be covered?
Available professionals are notified as soon as you post. Coverage is often confirmed in under 10 minutes, though last-minute or unusual shifts can take longer.
Do I handle payroll like I would with some agencies?
Only if you want to. Temps booked through Fairly can be paid through Fairly Payroll for Temps, which runs CRA-compliant payroll with source deductions handled.

The next time you'd call an agency, post a shift instead. It's free to post, and you only pay when a shift is completed.

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