The Cost of In-House vs. Virtual Dental Assistants: Which One Saves You More?

March 20, 2025
Virtual Assistants
The Cost of In-House vs. Virtual Dental Assistants: Which One Saves You More?
Ronald Barroeta
March 20, 2025
Virtual Assistants

The Cost of In-House vs. Virtual Dental Assistants: Which One Saves You More?

With labor costs rising, many dental practices are reevaluating their staffing expenses. Hiring an in-house front desk employee costs an average of $3,840 per month, while a Reach Virtual Assistant costs just $1,950.

But cost isn’t the only factor. Let’s break down the real savings of hiring a virtual assistant vs. an in-house employee.

Cost Comparison: In-House vs. Virtual Assistant

We begin with a comparison of the monthly costs of these types of employees in dental practices. We can tell you that the costs of virtual dental assistants are significantly lower. Take a look at the table below:

Cost comparison between In-House Staff versus Virtual Assistant

Even if you are only looking for someone part-time, for as little as $1,150 per month you will have with Reach a virtual assistant for your dental practices, fully trained, with no secret payments or additional fees.

Beyond Cost: Additional Benefits of Virtual Assistants

One of the pain points for any dental practice when hiring an employee has to do with their performance and bonding with the company. Every company needs a compliant employee who is trained and performs their duties. 

Surprising as it may seem, the digital virtual assistant has proven to excel in this aspect. Not only that. Other aspects can generate a benefit of some kind, such as improved processes, more dynamic processing times for customer profiles, and clarity in processes. 

But there is more. From Reach, we can confirm the following:

  • More Focus on Patient Care: Reduce front-office distractions and improve patient experience.
  • Scalability: Easily adjust support levels based on practice needs.
  • No HR Burdens: No need for payroll taxes, employee benefits, or sick days.

Want to Cut Costs Without Sacrificing Quality?

Reach offers dental practices trained English-speaking professionals. We have remote dental specialists who can take your business calls for insurance reviews and answering calls.

Our prices are competitive, our services are complete, and quality is guaranteed. Schedule a call today and start saving!

The Cost of In-House vs. Virtual Dental Assistants: Which One Saves You More?

Ronald is a growth marketing specialist with more than 10 years of experience in content creation.

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