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Employment laws in California to go into effect: 10 notes for dentists
There are nearly a dozen new and amended employment laws going into effect in California that dentists and dental practices need to know, according to an Oct. 31 news release from the California Dental Association.
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Montana struggles with dental hygienist shortage: 4 notes
Montana is working to keep up with the demand in dental care while facing a dental hygienist shortage, KRTV reported Oct. 30.
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Dental staffing company raises $5M in additional funding
Phoenix-based Toothio, a dental staffing marketplace, has received an additional $5 million in financing.
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Utah college opens dental hygienist training center: 5 things to know
Orem-based Utah Valley University has opened a dental hygiene lab and community dental clinic, according to an Oct. 25 news release.
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Is dental staffing getting any better?
Staffing shortages have plagued the dental industry, creating an ongoing problem for dental practices and DSOs.
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More dentists performing hygiene services due to staff shortages
Thirty percent of dentists are doing more hygiene procedures compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the American Dental Association.
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California college offering dental hygiene bachelor program: 4 things to know
Fresno (Calif.) City College is offering a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene for the first time, according to a Sept. 27 report by ABC 30.
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ADA opposes dental therapy model legislation: 8 notes
The American Dental Association expressed concerns about policy shortcomings in the model legislation for dental therapy adopted by the American Legislative Exchange Council, according to a Sept. 26 news release.
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Where the interstate dental compact stands
Staffing shortages are one of the most pressing issues to plague dentistry since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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14 Wisconsin colleges earn funding for dental workforce programs
Delta Dental of Wisconsin pledged to provide funding to 14 technical colleges in Wisconsin to aid the expansion of dental workforce programs.
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US now needs more than 10,000 dental practitioners to fill shortages: HRSA
The U.S. is now in need of 10,046 dental practitioners to fill shortage areas across the U.S., according to new data from the Health Resources & Services Administration.
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Georgia School of Orthodontics graduates its largest class
Atlanta-based Georgia School of Orthodontics graduated its largest class from its advanced specialty education program in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.
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Interstate dental compact commission holds 1st meeting
The Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact Commission held its initial meeting, marking the first time the 10 states that approved the compact gathered to discuss the commission.
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Colorado college launches dental hygiene program, facility
Colorado Mountain College Vail Valley at Edwards launched a new dental hygiene program and opened a new facility for the program, according to an Aug. 22 report by Vail Daily.
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Oregon college earns CODA approval for dental hygiene program
Grants Pass, Ore.-based Rogue Community College received accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation for its new dental hygiene program.
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The layoffs changing dentistry
Several companies have announced layoffs over the last year to help recover from certain challenges and drive operational performance.
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New Jersey dental school to graduate largest class ever
Eatontown, N.J.-based ACI Medical & Dental School is set to graduate the largest class in its 19-year history, according to an Aug. 14 report by NJBIA.
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The problem with universal dental licensure
Increased flexibility with dental licensure could bring about a new challenge with workforce shortages.
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6 notes on dental workforce shortages in 2024
Here are six recent stories covered by Becker's highlighting the state of workforce shortages and how these shortages are affecting dentistry:
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Heartland Dental, Concorde Career Colleges partner to open co-branded campuses
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental and Concorde Career Colleges are partnering to open campuses to train dental hygienists and dental assistants.
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