Hygienist shortage, competitive wages & AI shift among dominant workforce trends for 2026

March 3, 2026

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1. The dental workforce trends that will dominate 2026 Full story

2. Federal lawmakers introduce bill to reverse Medicaid cuts, expand Medicare dental coverage: 4 notes Full story

3. Free DSO Strategy Guide: How one practice grew annual revenue 31% by transforming their lab into a growth engine. See how here.

4. The shifting private equity landscape in dentistry Full story

5. WHO calls for environmentally friendly, less invasive dental care: 5 notes Full story

 

6. 40+ speakers tackle dental innovation, growth & operations at Becker's Future of Dentistry Roundtable — join here.

7. New Jersey woman charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry Full story

8. Specialty1 Partners, California dental practice enter joint venture Full story

9. The Smilist expands into Virginia Full story

10. Oklahoma to drop proposed prior authorization rule for tooth extractions Full story

 

11. Unanswered patient calls = lost revenue. How some dental practices are turning it around, here.

12. Maine lawmakers weigh 2 bills to boost dental care access: 7 notes Full story

13. PDS Health adds de novos across 3 states in February Full story

14. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry opposes EPA fluoride assessment plan: 7 notes Full story

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