A timeline of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact
The Dentist and Dental Hygienist interstate compact has picked up steam and support in the past few months, fueled by dental professional shortages across the country.
View ArticleLegislation introduced for paid vacation, 32-hour workweek: 7 notes for dentists
Sen. Bernie Sanders recently introduced two pieces of legislation that would guarantee paid vacation and establish a 32-hour workweek for U.S. employees.
View ArticleWashington bill prohibits denial of dental licenses based on immigration status
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill allowing individuals to obtain a professional license, commercial license, certificate, permit or registration regardless of immigration or citizenship status...
View ArticleWisconsin college launching program to alleviate dental hygienist, assistant...
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay is creating a new program to train a new position in dental practices, according to a March 28 report by NBC26.
View ArticleDental coalition shows support for legislation funding dental training programs
A coalition of dental provider associations and oral healthcare organizations expressed its support for the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Assistance Act.
View ArticleStates adjusting dental licensing rules: 6 updates
Here are six states that have passed or are considering bills to change dental licensing rules in 2024:
View ArticleNumber of pediatric dentists in the worst states for children's oral health
There are 382 pediatric dentists in New Jersey, the lowest-ranked state for children's oral health, according to data from WalletHub and KFF.
View ArticleNumber of pediatric dentists in the best states for children's oral health
There are 33 pediatric dentists in Washington, D.C., the top-ranked place for children's oral health, according to data from WalletHub and KFF.
View ArticleInterstate dental compact passes Colorado House committee
The Colorado House Health and Human Services Committee passed legislation to have the state join the dentist and dental hygienist interstate compact.
View ArticlePitt Dental Medicine to expand its dental assisting program by 50+ students
The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is planning to expand its apprenticeship program for dental assistants to include more than 60 student trainees.
View ArticleNumber of dental shortage areas in the best states for children's oral health
There are 11 dental professional shortage areas in Washington, D.C., the highest-ranked area for children's oral health.
View ArticleNumber of dental shortage areas in the worst states for children's oral health
There are 36 dental professional shortage areas in New Jersey, the lowest-ranked state for children's oral health.
View ArticleKansas governor signs bill to join interstate dental compact
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2453, enacting the state's joining of the dental and dental hygienist interstate compact.
View ArticleWhere dental staff recruitment stands in 2024
Dental assistants and hygienists remain the most challenging roles to recruit for dental practices, according to a report from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
View ArticleFlorida career academy aims to reduce dental assistant shortage
Suncoast Career Academy opened a training facility in Brandon, Fla., to help alleviate the state's dental assistant shortage, according to an April 18 report by ABC affiliate WFTS.
View ArticleInterstate dental compact activated after Maine joins as 7th state
Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed Legislative Document 2137 into law, which allows the state to join the dentist and dental hygienist interstate compact.
View ArticleADA shows support for legislation to boost workforce programs
The American Dental Association expressed its support for the A Stronger Workforce for America Act, which aims to boost workforce development and training programs for dental hygienists and dental...
View ArticleTexas college to launch dental hygiene program
Texas City, Texas-based College of the Mainland is set to launch a dental hygiene associate degree program.
View ArticleNavigating the Struggle of Hiring & Staff Retention in the Dental Industry
The dental industry faces a significant challenge in hiring and retaining qualified staff. This issue threatens practice growth, positive culture, patient & employee satisfaction, and sustainability.
View Article11 dental staffing updates
Here are 11 dental staffing updates Becker's has covered since March 6:
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