A bill in the Idaho House of Representatives aims to expand the scope of practice for dental hygienists in the state. House Bill 805 allows dental hygienists to perform all dental services within the hygienist’s education, training and experience, as…
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Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed legislation March 3 that creates a pathway for foreign-trained dentists to obtain a hygienist license. Three notes: 1. House Bill 1254 allows dentists who graduated from dental schools outside of the U.S. and have earned…
A bill that would authorize the creation of dental therapists in Florida has been postponed by the Florida Senate, according to a March 3 report from Florida Politics. The Florida House of Representatives passed House Bill 363 in an 80-29…
Oklahoma legislators are considering a bill to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. The Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact is one of two initiatives aimed at improving license portability for dentists and dental hygienists between participating states. The DDHC…
Maine legislators are considering two bills aimed at increasing dental care accessibility, The Maine Monitor reported Feb. 26. Seven notes: 1. Access to dental care in the state has declined as the workforce shrinks: The number of dentists dropped from…
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The American Association of Dental Board has introduced legislation to join the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact in four states. Legislation has been put forward in Mississippi, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, according to a Feb. 25 news release…
There has been an 11.6% decline in dental job postings in the last year, according to new research from Indeed. Indeed’s Hiring Lab released its “U.S. Healthcare Labor Market Update” Feb. 20. The report highlights labor market trends for the…
Staffing issues are being addressed at the state and federal level as states look to increase accessibility, and one federal lawmaker targets a visa bill. Eight updates to know: 1. U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the Ending Exploitative Imported…
Parkland College in Champaign, Ill., has received $3.5 million in federal funding to expand its dental hygiene program and construct a new dental clinic. The investment will allow the college to expand enrollment in the program by 40%, as well…
As dental therapy gathers steam across the U.S. as a way to increase accessibility, some state proposals are facing opposition from industry leaders. Four recent dental therapy updates to know: 1. The Florida House of Representatives passed a bill authorizing…