The Connecticut House of Representatives unanimously voted to pass a bill that would allow hygienists to provide services inside private residences, Inside Investigator reported April 29. House Bill 5140 aims to increase access to dental care for patients who may…
Staffing Issues
More than 54% of dental hygienists, dental assistants and associate dentists are affected by burnout, according to a new survey from GoTu, a dental talent marketplace. The annual State of Work Report was developed through a partnership with the American…
Statesboro-based Georgia Southern University will break ground April 29 on construction of the state’s second dental school, NBC affiliate WSAV reported. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp proposed opening the dental school in January 2024 to address the state’s shortage of dental…
Here are three company layoffs Becker’s has reported on in recent months: 1. Dental insurance company Liberty Dental Plans laid off 95 employees April 6. The company decided to contract out operations, leading to the job cuts, according to a…
New data has been published in recent weeks showcasing the growth and challenges within the dental workforce. Here are five new statistics to know: 1. More than 73% of dentists currently have an adequate number of dental assistants at their…
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More than 73% of dentists currently have an adequate number of dental assistants at their practice, according to a new report from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released its “State of the U.S. economy” report for the first…
Dental industry professionals and other stakeholders called on Pennsylvania lawmakers to expand training and remove barriers to help alleviate workforce shortages in the state. The state Senate Majority Policy Committee held a public hearing April 13 to discuss the impact…
Two interstate dental compacts are gaining steam across the U.S. as states look for new solutions to alleviate workforce shortages. Here is where the compacts stand as of this year: Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact The Dentist and Dental Hygiene…
The East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine has launched a transfer agreement for dental hygiene graduates to continue their education. The dental school is offering graduates from a dental hygiene associate degree program at any community college in North…
About 28% of dentists have added staff at their practices so far this year, according to a new report from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released its “State of the U.S. economy” report for the first quarter of…