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…
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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…
Job growth within the dental industry has remained relatively flat over the last 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…
An education requirement under Arizona’s new law for oral preventive assistants is facing opposition from local dental industry professionals, the Arizona Capitol Times reported April 6. Nine notes: 1. Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill into law last year…
More than 90% of dentists who have actively been recruiting dental hygienists over the past three months said that it has been “very” or “extremely” challenging, according to a report from the American Dental Association. Nearly 40% of dentists who…
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The Vermont Dental Society and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry have partnered to open the largest dental clinic and training site in Vermont, WCAX reported April 3. Three notes: 1. The clinic, which will be located in…
Forest Grove, Ore.-based Pacific University has launched a master’s degree program in dental therapy. The school received approval from the Commission on Dental Accreditation in March, making it the fourth accredited dental therapy program in the U.S. and making Pacific…
The College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls has launched a dental hygiene program, the Post Register reported April 1. The college recently received accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation and will welcome its first class of students in…
Here are 10 statistics and trends showing how the dental assistant workforce is evolving: 1. Dentalpost reported that dental assistants are the likeliest dental professionals to be seeking new opportunities, with 47% considering changing jobs within the next two years.…
Here are eight statistics and trends showing how the dental hygiene field is evolving: 1. Several states have introduced or passed legislation affecting dental hygiene as workforce shortages continue and the profession evolves. These bills cover several issues, including autonomy,…