One 12% service fee on every temp hygienist shift, plus W-2 payroll costs at cost. No subscription, no minimums, and permanent hires are free.
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One fee. Every shift.
The same 12% service fee applies to every office, DSO and state. Here is what you pay, and what you don’t.
12%
service fee on the hygienist’s hourly rate, billed after the shift
$0
to hire a temp permanently, at any point
$0
for subscription, onboarding or minimums
$0
to cancel 24 hours or more before a shift
Employer payroll costs of about 8–12% (they vary by state) are added at cost and shown before you confirm a shift.
What the 12% fee includes
Personally vetted dental hygienists who are all Teero W-2 employees, so payroll, workers’ compensation and liability sit with us.
Scheduling in the Teero app: post a shift, set the hygienist’s rate and review requests. Hygienists are covered by a Full Shift Guarantee, and support is available 24/7.
No subscription, no minimum and no onboarding fee. If you hire a temp onto your own payroll, there is no placement fee, at any point.
A worked example: what one shift costs
Here is one 8-hour shift with a hygienist who accepts $55 an hour. The service fee is 12% of the hygienist’s pay. Employer payroll costs vary by state and are added at cost. Teero shows you the total before you confirm the shift.
| Cost line | How it is calculated | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hygienist pay | The hourly rate you set × hours worked | $440 (8 hours at $55) | Paid to the hygienist |
| Teero service fee | 12% of the hygienist’s pay | $52.80 | The same in every state |
| Employer payroll costs | About 8–12% of the hygienist’s pay, by state | $35–$53 | Payroll taxes, workers’ compensation and liability, passed through at cost |
| Total for the shift | Pay + service fee + payroll costs | $528–$546 | About $66–$68 an hour |
Example only. Your hygienist’s rate is set when you post the shift, and payroll costs depend on your state.
Your all-in cost is typically 20–24% above the hygienist’s hourly rate. 12% is Teero’s fee. The rest is the same payroll cost your practice already pays on its own W-2 hygienists.
How Teero’s pricing compares
A temporary hygienist shift has more than one price in it. Here is what each part is, and how Teero charges for it compared with other staffing companies.
| Cost component | What it is | With Teero | Elsewhere in the market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hygienist pay rate | The hourly rate the hygienist accepts for the shift | You set it when you post the shift | Set by you, or set by the staffing company |
| Service fee | The staffing company’s margin on the shift | 12% of the hygienist’s pay rate | 15% to 25% among the companies that publish a rate |
| Employer payroll costs | Payroll taxes, workers’ compensation and liability for the shift | Handled by Teero: every hygienist is our W-2 employee. The cost is passed through at cost and shown before you confirm | Carried by the staffing company on W-2 platforms; on 1099 platforms they fall to the hygienist |
| Permanent placement fee | Charged when you hire a temp onto your own payroll | None, at any point | Commonly charged, and several companies do not publish the amount |
| Subscription or minimum | A recurring charge to keep access to the platform | None | $139 to $259 a month on subscription models |
| Onboarding fee | A one-time charge to get set up | None | Not common in dental staffing |
Competitor figures come from each company’s own published pricing page, checked September 2026. Companies that do not publish a rate are described as such rather than estimated.
Published rates, September 2026: GoTu charges 22.5% of the professional’s shift rate, plus an additional 20% administration and payroll tax fee in certain locations. Kwikly charges a 15% service fee plus W-2 employment costs. Compare in detail:
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"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
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 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
Dentist, Shorewood, WI
How much does dental staffing cost?
With Teero you pay the hygienist’s hourly rate plus a 12% service fee, billed after the shift, plus employer payroll costs of about 8–12% that vary by state. All-in, that is typically 20–24% above the hygienist’s rate. For example, a $55 an hour hygienist for 8 hours costs about $528–$546 in total.
How much does Teero charge?
Teero charges a 12% service fee on the hygienist’s hourly rate. There is no subscription, no onboarding fee and no minimum, and no fee to hire a temp permanently. Employer payroll costs are added at cost and shown before you confirm the shift.
What are W-2 payroll costs and why are they separate?
Every hygienist who works through Teero is a W-2 employee, so each shift carries employer payroll costs: payroll taxes, workers’ compensation and liability. They run about 8–12% of the hygienist’s pay depending on the state. Teero passes them through at cost and shows the total before you confirm. Your practice pays the same kind of costs on its own W-2 hygienists.
Is there a subscription or minimum?
No. There is no subscription, no minimum spend and no onboarding fee. You pay per shift.
What does a permanent hire cost?
Nothing. If you hire a Teero hygienist onto your own payroll, there is no placement fee, at any point.
What happens if I cancel a shift?
Cancel 24 hours or more before the shift and it is free. Inside 24 hours, you are charged 4 hours at the agreed rate, paid to the hygienist under the Full Shift Guarantee.
Is the fee the same in every state?
Yes. The 12% service fee is the same for every office, DSO and state. Only the employer payroll costs vary, because payroll taxes differ by state.
How does Teero’s pricing compare to GoTu and Kwikly?
Based on their published pricing in September 2026, GoTu charges 22.5% of the professional’s shift rate, plus an additional 20% administration and payroll tax fee in certain locations. Kwikly charges a 15% service fee plus W-2 employment costs. Teero’s fee is 12% plus payroll costs at cost, with free permanent hires. See the detailed Teero vs GoTu and Teero vs Kwikly comparisons.
