The U.S. needs 12,715 dental practitioners to fill existing shortage areas, according to new data from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The HRSA updated its dashboard showcasing data on health professional shortages June 11. Five dental notes from the…
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The Rhode Island Senate recently passed a bill to create a licensure pathway for foreign-trained dentists and hygienists. SB 2862 would make foreign-trained dentists and hygienists eligible for limited licenses under certain conditions. These dental professionals would have to graduate…
The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine plans to open its third training center to boost the dental workforce and increase dental care accessibility, Penn Live reported June 9. The dental school is partnering with Hyndman Area Health Centers…
Two federal programs are helping community health centers build dental residency programs in underserved areas, the American Dental Association reported June 2. Five notes:
The PDS Health Foundation has provided $1 million in tuition assistance to dental assisting students at Concorde Career Colleges over the last 10 years. The PDS Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health, has provided CCC students…
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The federal House Committee on Energy and Commerce voted to advance a bill that would reauthorize a dental workforce grant program. HR 2001 aims to expand education, training and recruitment efforts for the dental workforce, particularly in rural and underserved…
There are more than 6,000 orthodontists in the U.S., according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency updated its employment data May 15 to reflect 2025 information. Three statistics on the orthodontist workforce to know: 1.…
There are currently nearly 5,000 oral and maxillofacial surgeons employed in the U.S., according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency updated its employment data May 15 to reflect 2025 information. Four statistics on the oral…
Klamath Falls-based Oregon Institute of Technology is launching a fully online Master of Science in Dental Hygiene program. The program, beginning this summer, is designed to provide current and future dental hygiene professionals with advanced knowledge, leadership skills and research…
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill May 12 to authorize the state’s participation in the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. The Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact is one of two initiatives aimed at improving license portability for dentists and…