Staffing Issues

There are 11 dental professional shortage areas in Washington, D.C., the highest-ranked area for children's oral health.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is planning to expand its apprenticeship program for dental assistants to include more than 60 student trainees.

The Colorado House Health and Human Services Committee passed legislation to have the state join the dentist and dental hygienist interstate compact.

There are 33 pediatric dentists in Washington, D.C., the top-ranked place for children's oral health, according to data from WalletHub and KFF.

There are 382 pediatric dentists in New Jersey, the lowest-ranked state for children's oral health, according to data from WalletHub and KFF.

Here are six states that have passed or are considering bills to change dental licensing rules in 2024:

A coalition of dental provider associations and oral healthcare organizations expressed its support for the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Assistance Act.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay is creating a new program to train a new position in dental practices, according to a March 28 report by NBC26.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill allowing individuals to obtain a professional license, commercial license, certificate, permit or registration regardless of immigration or citizenship status on March 13.

Sen. Bernie Sanders recently introduced two pieces of legislation that would guarantee paid vacation and establish a 32-hour workweek for U.S. employees.