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Kansas advances interstate dental compact bill
The Kansas House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would allow the state to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, wibw.com reported March 14.
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Dental Trade Alliance launches dental hygienist scholarship with $1M endowment
The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation is launching a new dental hygienist scholarship program for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
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Minnesota considers joining interstate dental compact to alleviate workforce shortages
Minnesota legislators are considering a bill that would allow the state to join an interstate compact to alleviate workforce shortages.
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Action for Dental Health Act passed in House
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Action for Dental Health Act by a vote of 391 to 32.
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The Aspen Group launches initiative to help women establish dental careers
The Aspen Group partnered with Women Employed and Midwestern Career College to launch an initiative to help low-income women join the dental workforce.
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Florida bill to update the Dental Practice Act unanimously passed
The Florida legislature unanimously passed a bill to update the language in the Dental Practice Act, making it easier to receive a dental license, according to a March 6 report by The Center Square.
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Minnesota lawmakers propose $20M for dental hygiene, assisting programs
Lawmakers in Minnesota have introduced legislation to create a $20 million grant appropriation designated for dental hygiene and dental assisting programs.
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How dental roles are changing in 3 states
Leaders in several states are weighing or have approved changes to how dentistry is practiced, including the authorization of new practitioners.
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8 key dental retirement stats to know
About 33% of dentist owners plan to retire within six years, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.
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Number of dentists in states with the most shortage areas
California, one of the states with the most dental shortage areas, has more than 30,000 active dentists.
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Number of dentists in states with the fewest shortage areas
Wyoming, one of the states with the fewest dental shortage areas, has 306 active dentists.
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Hygienist shortage causing 14-month waits for patients in Virginia
The nationwide lack of dental hygienists is forcing patients in Virginia to have to wait as long as 14 months for a routine cleaning, according to a Feb. 22 report by WWBT.
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The healthcare tech specialty with projected negative growth
Dental laboratory technician positions are expected to see -4.5% growth through 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It is the only medical technician position projected to experience negative growth in that span.
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Rhode Island dentists facing workforce 'superstorm': 5 notes
Rhode Island dentists are predicting a staffing "superstorm" in the state driven by several factors, The Providence Journal reported Feb. 20.
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Dental offices create 2.4 million jobs: state-by-state breakdown
Dental practices in the U.S. created more than 2.4 million jobs in 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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4 states alleviating dental staffing concerns through legislation
Here are four states that have created and passed legislation to combat staffing issues and shortages in the dental industry that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 29:
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Organizations push for Florida to authorize dental therapists
More than 140 organizations and individuals are lobbying the Florida Legislature to pass two bills that would authorize dental therapists in the state.
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South Dakota expands dental hygienist eligibility
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed a bill that expands the ability to practice as a dental hygienist under the supervision of a dentist.
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Job outlook for dentists vs. 4 other healthcare professions
The number of projected jobs for dentists is expected to be much lower than other healthcare occupations, with the employment change between 2022 and 2032 projected to increase 6,800, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Where dental therapy stands in the US
Wisconsin recently became the 14th state to authorize dental therapists to treat patients, and several other states could soon do the same.
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