Author: Ariana Portalatin

Mounds View, Minn.-based Apple Tree Dental is launching a program to help increase diversity in the dental workforce.

Dental hygienists in Alaska — the highest paid in the U.S. — make on average about $45.19 more than the state's minimum wage, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Department of Labor.    

Dental assistants make roughly between $9 to $17 more than the minimum wage in each state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Department of Labor.    

Here are six clinical leadership updates for dentists to know from the last 60 days:

Colgate was recently ranked as the second most chosen global consumer brand on Kantar's "Brand Footprint 2022" list.

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently added an Indiana practice to its network.

Nine dental companies were recently recognized for excellence in several categories, including artificial intelligence, ethics, telehealth and growth.

Dentists are now able to apply for the Health Resources and Services Administration's Faculty Loan Repayment Program. 

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated ongoing staffing challenges facing the dental industry, largely affecting the supply of dentists, dental assistants and dental hygienists. 

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Endo Partners recently added practices in three states.