In this episode that kicks off a six-part series on staff shortages, Dr. Roger Levin discusses the current state of staffing in dentistry, highlighting the crisis and confusion that dentists and office managers are facing. He emphasizes the importance of keeping and training existing staff to avoid the challenges of recruiting and hiring. Dr. Levin identifies five factors contributing to the staffing crisis, including the lingering effects of the pandemic, a shortage of available staff, the increasing complexity of dental practice, rising staffing compensation, and limited growth opportunities in the field. He also discusses the challenges of hiring and the potential impact of AI on staffing in the future.