The dental industry has seen slight improvements in employment growth over the last 12 months, according to the American Dental Association’s “State of the U.S. Dental Economy” report for the second quarter of 2026. The ADA recently released its “State…
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The American Dental Hygienists’ Association has expressed its opposition to a section of a bill in Nevada that creates an alternative license pathway. Sections 77-79 of Nevada Senate Bill 495 would allow individuals to receive a dental hygiene license without…
The Virginia General Assembly has allocated $20 million to expand career and technical education programs in the state, including dental hygiene programs, according to a July 29 report from WCYB. The budget includes $1 million to create a fund that…
The dental industry is facing several obstacles fueling workforce shortages and making it harder for prospective students to pursue dental school. The factors straining the workforce pipeline have many industry leaders wondering, is the dental field headed for a perfect…
Washington, D.C., Council member Wendell Felder introduced legislation July 14 that would join the district in the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact. The Interstate Dental & Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact is backed by the American Association of Dental…
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The Delaware General Assembly recently passed a bill to expand the scope of practice for dental hygienists in the state. Senate Bill 283 would make several additions to the list of services hygienists are able to provide, including administering and…
The dental industry is facing a variety of challenges straining the workforce, but positive developments from the last few months are giving practice owners and DSO executives hope for a brighter future. Here are eight updates leading to optimism and…
Aptos, Calif.-based Cabrillo College has addressed all but one of the eight violations that placed its dental hygiene program on probation and at risk of losing its accreditation, Santa Cruz Local reported July 6. Five notes: 1. The Dental Hygiene…
New borrowing limits for federal loans could affect students’ ability to attend dental school, further straining the workforce, according to the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute. The new rules, which are part of the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill…
The American Dental Association is supporting legislation that would establish and expand community-based training opportunities for healthcare professionals. S. 4370, the Primary Care Team Education Centers Act, would establish community-based education centers to train the next generation of health professionals…