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US dental workforce reduced by 3% from pre-pandemic levels: 5 things to know
The U.S. dental workforce shrunk by 3 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the American Institute of Dental Public Health.
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5 dental workforce updates
Here are five dental workforce updates Becker's has reported on since Oct. 11:
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More dentists concerned with staffing shortages than low patient demand
More dentists are concerned with staffing shortages at their practices than low patient demand, according to an October survey from the American Dental Association.
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Why dental assistants are leaving the field
Forty-six percent of dental assistants who voluntarily left the field did so because of insufficient pay, according to the American Dental Association's "Dental Workforce Shortages" report.
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Why dental hygienists are leaving the field
According to the American Dental Association's "Dental Workforce Shortages" report, 42.9 percent of dental hygienists voluntarily left the field because of the culture.
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More than 30% of dental practices recruiting dental assistants, hygienists
More than 30 percent of dental practices in the U.S. are recruiting dental assistants and hygienists, according to a recent poll by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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What dental professionals should consider before accepting a job offer: ADA
The American Dental Association recently gave tips on factors dental professionals should consider before taking a new job.
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3 recent dental workforce updates
Beckers' reported on three workforce shortages and solutions in the dental industry since Aug. 26:
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U of Pittsburgh tackles dental assistant shortage with new apprenticeship
The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is launching a 14-month paid apprenticeship program for dental assistants to address workforce shortages.
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Maine dental practice closing 2 locations due to staffing shortages
Portland, Maine-based Community Dental will close two of its six Maine locations due to workforce shortages, CBS affiliate WGME reported.
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Hygienists remain most challenging role to recruit at dental practices
Hygienists remained the most challenging role for dentists to recruit in August, according to a poll from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Pennsylvania dedicates $89K toward workforce development for dental assistants
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is giving $89,000 in funding to local apprenticeship firm Over All Training to grow its dental assistant program in the Philadelphia area.
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The state of the dental workforce: 5 stats
Here are five statistics that offer a snapshot of the current state of the dental workforce:
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SmileDirectClub, National Dental Association partner on diversity scholarships for dental students
Teledentistry company SmileDirectClub is partnering with the National Dental Association to offer dental students and dental professionals of color tuition scholarships.
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4 dentists' thoughts on staffing challenges
Dental practices have continued to struggle with hiring staff members, including dental hygienists and dental assistants, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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3 colleges launching, expanding dental programs
Here are three colleges that are launching or expanding dental programs that Becker's has reported on since July 5:
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New York school joins career programs to increase diversity in dentistry
The University at Buffalo (N.Y.) School of Dental Medicine recently partnered two of its career pathway programs to increase diversity in dentistry.
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5 dental workforce updates
Here are five dental workforce stories Becker's has reported on since July 27:
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Unemployment rates in states with the greatest need for dental practitioners
Several states experiencing an acute shortage of dental practitioners are also struggling with unemployment.
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ADA to Congress: Increase support for veteran affairs dental workforce
The American Dental Association is asking Congress to make changes to the VA Workforce Improvement, Support and Expansion Act of 2022, or WISE Act, to increase support for the Department of Veterans Affairs' dental workforce.
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