Top reasons offices pick Teero over Clipboard Health

Top reasons offices pick Teero over Clipboard Health

Top reasons offices pick Teero over Clipboard Health

Teero and Clipboard Health are different models. Teero is dental-native and employs hygienists as W-2 workers, while Clipboard is a broader healthcare gig marketplace with dental as one 1099 vertical. For practices, that difference matters.

Teero and Clipboard Health are different models. Teero is dental-native and employs hygienists as W-2 workers, while Clipboard is a broader healthcare gig marketplace with dental as one 1099 vertical. For practices, that difference matters.

4.9

App Store

2.5K ratings

Clipboard Health

4.6

App Store

21K ratings (all healthcare, not dental)

Ratings as of June 2026

Built only for dental

A hygienist specialist — not a nursing-and-CNA gig app.

Always W-2 hygienists

Fully covered — not 1099 like Clipboard Health.

No surprise fees

A flat 12% — Clipboard's take-rate is undisclosed.

You get more with Teero

You get more with Teero

Verdict: Teero is a dental-only specialist employing W-2 hygienists; Clipboard Health is a general healthcare gig marketplace where dental is a 1099 side vertical.

Verdict: Teero is a dental-only specialist employing W-2 hygienists; Clipboard Health is a general healthcare gig marketplace where dental is a 1099 side vertical.

Teero

Clipboard Health

Service fee

12% flat

Undisclosed take-rate (varies by facility)

Permanent placement fee

Always 100% free

Free direct-hire (reported)

Subscription fee

Free — pay only after a shift is worked

Free

Fee-free cancellation notice

24 hours

Not published for dental

Employment

Always W-2 employees

1099 contractors

Counter offers

Not allowed

Not allowed

Payment fee

Free ACH; 3% credit card

Not published

Admin burden

Low — Teero sources, vets, payrolls & covers compliance

Marketplace — general healthcare app

Support

24/7 — call, email, or text a real person

Account manager (worker reviews dispute responsiveness)

Last updated: July 2026

Payment fee

Clipboard Health

Free ACH; 3% credit card

Not published

Counter offers

Clipboard Health

Not allowed

Not allowed

Fee-free cancellation notice

24 hours

Not published for dental

Clipboard Health

Subscription fee

Free — pay only after a shift is worked

Free

Clipboard Health

Permanent placement fee

Always 100% Free

Free direct-hire (reported)

Clipboard Health

Service fee

12% flat

Undisclosed take-rate (varies by facility)

Clipboard Health

Admin burden

Low — Teero sources, vets, payrolls & covers compliance

Marketplace — general healthcare app

Clipboard Health

Employment

Always W-2 employees

1099 contractors

Clipboard Health

Support

24/7 — call, email, or text a real person

Account manager (worker reviews dispute responsiveness)

Clipboard Health

Last updated: July 2026

Dental-native, not a nursing app with a dental tab

Clipboard Health's core business is staffing nursing homes and long-term care with CNAs and nurses; dental is a recently added side vertical. Teero is built only for dental, so it understands hygienist licensing, scope of practice, and how a chairside day runs. A gig app optimized for filling a CNA shift treats your hygienist as an interchangeable booking.

Clipboard Health's core business is staffing nursing homes and long-term care with CNAs and nurses; dental is a recently added side vertical. Teero is built only for dental, so it understands hygienist licensing, scope of practice, and how a chairside day runs. A gig app optimized for filling a CNA shift treats your hygienist as an interchangeable booking.

Clipboard Health's core business is staffing nursing homes and long-term care with CNAs and nurses; dental is a recently added side vertical. Teero is built only for dental, so it understands hygienist licensing, scope of practice, and how a chairside day runs. A gig app optimized for filling a CNA shift treats your hygienist as an interchangeable booking.

W-2 reliability — keep the liability off your practice

Clipboard Health classifies professionals as 1099 contractors — a model that has drawn a multi-million-dollar misclassification settlement and federal scrutiny, and facility agreements that can push overtime liability onto the office. Every Teero hygienist is a W-2 employee, covered for workers' compensation and liability, so the risk stays with Teero, not your practice.

Clipboard Health classifies professionals as 1099 contractors — a model that has drawn a multi-million-dollar misclassification settlement and federal scrutiny, and facility agreements that can push overtime liability onto the office. Every Teero hygienist is a W-2 employee, covered for workers' compensation and liability, so the risk stays with Teero, not your practice.

A pool that great hygienists actually want to work in

Clipboard Health's own contractors widely report that the platform sides with facilities, withholds pay, and deactivates without cause — the kind of treatment that pushes good clinicians off a platform over time. Teero builds for a fair, well-paid hygienist experience, because the quality of the person in your operatory is what your patients remember.

Clipboard Health's own contractors widely report that the platform sides with facilities, withholds pay, and deactivates without cause — the kind of treatment that pushes good clinicians off a platform over time. Teero builds for a fair, well-paid hygienist experience, because the quality of the person in your operatory is what your patients remember.

Your questions, answered

Your questions, answered

Is Teero better than Clipboard Health for dental?

Does Clipboard Health really do dental staffing?

Are Clipboard Health workers W-2 or 1099?

What is the difference between Teero and Clipboard Health?

What is the best Clipboard Health alternative for dental offices?

See what others say

See what others say

"We started using Teero in June of 2023, working with them has been such a wonderful experience. We have enjoyed working with all of the Teero team, whether it's setting up shifts, last minute changes or the team members coming to work with us in the office. We can't say enough great things about Teero. Teero has continued to improve the scheduling process since we started using them even though it was alright great to begin with. We are very happy with the care they put into helping our office just as it was their own. Thank you again for everything Teero!"

Marlana

Marlana

Office Administrator, Oakdale MN

"We have been working with Teero since it’s inception, and Nate, and crew, are top notch! They are fun, professional, accommodating, and most of all do their best to help staff our busy office. In this day of unending needs, they see to it that we are well taken care of. The staff they employ are experienced and great to work with. The Teero website is super user friendly, which makes posting shifts a breeze. They are also helpful with directing us on current rates. If we are in need of an urgent professional, they help add a bonus to ensure we find someone quickly, and they are always prompt in their response to fill our open position. We are lucky to have found this gem!"

kellie

Kellie J.

Practice Manager, Edina MN

"I'm so happy that I found Rosie through Teero. After months of no luck with posting my hygiene position on the job websites, I had given up. Then I was connected with Rosie when she joined our office for a temporary role through Teero. She was able to work with us several times and we realized she was a great fit for us. Teero enabled us to quickly transition Rosie from a temporary position to a permanent team member at no additional cost."

dr. griffin

Dr. Griffin

Dentist, Shorewood, WI

Full schedule. Maximum revenue. Every single day.

Full schedule. Maximum revenue. Every single day.