Macomb Community College in Warren, Mich., opened a 12,000-square-foot dental clinic housing new dental programs Sept. 17 to meet workforce and clinical demand, the Macomb Daily reported Sept. 19.
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Wisconsin is one of many states in the U.S. facing a shortage of dental hygienists brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, TMJ4, an NBC affiliate, reported Sept. 20.
Waltham, Mass.-based DSO 42 North Dental has appointed Sharon Korzan as chief development officer, the organization said Sept. 20.
California Gov. Newsom is expected to sign a bill that would allow dentists in the state to administer influenza and COVID-19 vaccines and obtain licenses to conduct rapid COVID-19 tests, the California Dental Association said Sept. 17.
Dentists have begun offering membership plans to help uninsured patients receive care, Kaiser Health News reported Sept. 17.
Tempe, Ariz.-based Align Technology has announced an exclusive supply and distribution agreement with South Jordan, Utah-based Ultradent Products. Together, the two companies are introducing the first professional whitening system made for Invisalign aligners and Vivera retainers.
Delta Dental recently released its "2020 State of America's Oral Health Report" detailing oral health care trends in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Boston-based CareQuest Innovation Partners is partnering with Switzerland-based vVARDIS to bring drill-free dental technology to Medicaid patients, the company said Sept. 15.
A September report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health shows that about 76.5 million adults in the U.S. do not have dental insurance, while Medicare beneficiaries have the largest unmet need for dental coverage.
In 2020, average general dentist income dipped, though that decline varied widely by state and specialty.