The AGA Group

07/17/2026

Have you ever wondered why working harder doesn't always lead to higher pay?

You're not alone.

Our newest blog explores what actually moves a healthcare career forward.

Read more on our website. http://tiny.cc/6eh6101

07/13/2026

Dental hygienist pay has changed.

Many hygienists believe their compensation is finally catching up with the education, clinical skills, and responsibility the profession demands.

At the same time, many dental practices are struggling to keep pace with rising labor costs while continuing to provide quality patient care.

Both perspectives can be true. http://tiny.cc/46n6101

07/08/2026

Good dental assistants haven't disappeared.

They've become more selective.

Today's dental hiring market isn't simply about finding applicants. It's about understanding what's changed and why experienced professionals have more choices than ever before.

Our newest article explores the market forces reshaping dental hiring and what both employers and dental assistants can learn from today's changing workforce.

Read the full article: http://tiny.cc/0ic6101

06/30/2026

Are you being paid fairly—or just hoping you are?

Most healthcare professionals know what they earn.

Few know how their compensation compares to today's Kansas City market.

The 2026 Kansas City Healthcare Pay Guide provides current market-based hourly compensation across more than 50 healthcare roles in Dental, Medical, Administrative, and Executive Leadership.

Built from trusted compensation sources and real Kansas City recruiting activity, it's designed to help healthcare professionals make more informed career decisions.

Download your free copy and see where you stand. http://tiny.cc/8rw5101

06/22/2026

Many dental offices are taking a closer look at how they classify temporary dental hygienists.

For years, 1099 arrangements were common throughout the industry. Today, more practices are asking important questions about worker classification, compliance, taxes, and risk.

If you're a dental hygienist, office manager, or practice owner, understanding the difference matters.

Read the article to learn why more dental offices are saying "No" to 1099 temporary RDH arrangements.

More dental offices are rejecting the temp RDH 1099 model. Learn why worker classification is changing in dentistry.

06/06/2026

Experienced nurses continue to be in demand across the Kansas City healthcare community.

The AGA Group is currently recruiting for an Oral Surgery RN opportunity offering a professional clinical environment, meaningful patient care responsibilities, and long-term potential.

Learn more: http://tiny.cc/10o4101

05/31/2026

Experience has value.

Yet many nurses are asking the same question in 2026:

"Does my compensation fairly reflect my experience and responsibilities?"

The answer often involves much more than an hourly rate.

Fair Pay for Nurses: Learn how experience, benefits, responsibilities, and market demand influence nursing compensation in 2026.

05/19/2026

Short staffing rarely ends when the patient leaves.

The pressure carries into:
• documentation
• scheduling
• workflow
• team morale

Healthcare organizations are feeling hiring delays differently now.

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05/14/2026

Healthcare hiring markets are changing quickly.

Candidates are evaluating organizations faster, communicating differently, and often making decisions before internal hiring systems fully engage.

New article now available on our Insights page.

The candidate-driven healthcare hiring market is reshaping hiring timelines, retention, and workforce planning in 2026.

05/11/2026

On paper, things look better with the right people in place.

Leadership matters.
Communication matters.
The right people matter.