The pause of Mountain Empire Community College’s dental assisting program could further strain Virginia’s dental workforce pipeline and intensify the state’s dental hygienist shortage.
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ER Dental Visits Surge as Policy Shifts Strain Access
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Utah has passed new legislation expanding where dental hygienists can practice, officially adding hospitals to the state’s…
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The Suboxone dental issue has sparked a series of lawsuits, with plaintiffs alleging that the manufacturers failed to adequately warn about the risk of severe dental caries and other oral health problems associated with the drug. Developed…
Kansas Considers Interstate Licensure Compact
The Kansas state legislature is considering HB 2453, the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensure Compact, which aims to facilitate interstate practice for dental professionals. This compact would enable dentists and dental hygienists to work…
Oral Health Equity Research Award Recipients Announced
Marvellous Akinlotan, PhD, a clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M University, and Jason Semprini, PhD, a postdoctoral scholar in the College of Public Health at the University of Iowa, have been honored with the 2024 American…
New Scholarship Offered for Aspiring Dental Hygienists
The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) Foundation, with support from the Benco Family Foundation’s $1 million legacy gift, announces a new dental hygiene scholarship program to address the shortage of dental hygienists, especially among…
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BURST Introduces Precision Whitening Pen: Your Daily On-the- Go Solution to a Brighter Smile
February 14, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – BURST Oral Care, the oral care brand trusted by professionals and consumers alike, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Precision Whitening Pen. This pocket-sized powerhouse is designed to…
Florida Faces a Crisis in Access to Dental Care
The recent data released by the United States Health Resources and Services Administration highlight Florida’s deepening dental crisis. Sixty-five of the state’s 67 counties are designated as dental health professional shortage areas, with…
A Proposed Change to the ACA May Help Improve Access to Dental Care
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) currently excludes adult dental care from its essential health benefits (EHB) in individual and small group plans, resulting in limited cost-sharing protections and coverage options for adults seeking dental…
Patient Financing May Offer Dental Providers Myriad Benefits
The dental services market, currently valued at $155 billion, is expected to grow to $254 billion by 2032. Many dental providers incorporate financing options into their point-of-care conversations, and offering different ways of payment…
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