Two controversial bills being proposed in Virginia seek to expand who is legally allowed to perform dental cleanings. They’re ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of dental care, dental assistants play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of dental practices. Dental assistants equipped with a solid understanding of key ...

I recently saw that you have addressed the dental hygiene workforce shortage by allowing oral preventive dental assistants in select states to undergo 120 hours of training, enabling them to perform ...

In response to a widespread shortage of dental assistants, the University of Pittsburgh is using a nearly $319,000 grant from the state Department of Labor and Industry to launch an apprenticeship ...

RERTPO REPORTER: AT TONIGHT'S ONPE HOUSE, ONE OF THE STUDENTS TOLD US THEY'RE ACTUALLY LEAVING ANOTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSION FOR DENTISTRY. KIWONNA HILL SAYS SHE WAS STRESSED OUT AS A CERTIFIED ...

According to the American Dental Association, the dental industry is facing a serious workforce shortage. A 2022 survey found nearly 40 percent of dentists are looking to hire dental assistants. Dr.