Online recruitment staff and word of mouth were the two most effective ways owner dentists used to hire dental hygienists and dental assistants in 2023, according to a poll from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
Staffing Issues
About 12% of associate dentists plan to retire within six years, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.
The New York City-based NYU College of Dentistry is launching a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene with a concentration in dental science.
More than half of associate dentists are considering applying for a new job before 2025, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.
Here are seven dental staffing updates Becker's has reported on since Oct. 30:
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Recruiting challenges for dental practices have slightly fluctuated since the start of 2023, according to polls from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
Concorde Career Colleges has launched an additional dental hygiene program.
Northeast Delta Dental is investing $5 million to help alleviate dental workforce shortages and rising costs in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
West Virginia was ranked the worst state for jobs, according to a Nov. 29 report by personal finance website WalletHub.
Washington was ranked the best state for jobs, according to a Nov. 29 report by personal finance website WalletHub.