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Number of dental shortage areas in the worst states for children's oral health
There are 36 dental professional shortage areas in New Jersey, the lowest-ranked state for children's oral health.
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Number of dental shortage areas in the best states for children's oral health
There are 11 dental professional shortage areas in Washington, D.C., the highest-ranked area for children's oral health.
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Pitt Dental Medicine to expand its dental assisting program by 50+ students
The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is planning to expand its apprenticeship program for dental assistants to include more than 60 student trainees.
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Interstate dental compact passes Colorado House committee
The Colorado House Health and Human Services Committee passed legislation to have the state join the dentist and dental hygienist interstate compact.
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Number of pediatric dentists in the best states for children's oral health
There are 33 pediatric dentists in Washington, D.C., the top-ranked place for children's oral health, according to data from WalletHub and KFF.
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Number of pediatric dentists in the worst states for children's oral health
There are 382 pediatric dentists in New Jersey, the lowest-ranked state for children's oral health, according to data from WalletHub and KFF.
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States adjusting dental licensing rules: 6 updates
Here are six states that have passed or are considering bills to change dental licensing rules in 2024:
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Dental coalition shows support for legislation funding dental training programs
A coalition of dental provider associations and oral healthcare organizations expressed its support for the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Assistance Act.
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Wisconsin college launching program to alleviate dental hygienist, assistant shortage
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay is creating a new program to train a new position in dental practices, according to a March 28 report by NBC26.
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Washington bill prohibits denial of dental licenses based on immigration status
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill allowing individuals to obtain a professional license, commercial license, certificate, permit or registration regardless of immigration or citizenship status on March 13.
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Legislation introduced for paid vacation, 32-hour workweek: 7 notes for dentists
Sen. Bernie Sanders recently introduced two pieces of legislation that would guarantee paid vacation and establish a 32-hour workweek for U.S. employees.
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A timeline of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact
The Dentist and Dental Hygienist interstate compact has picked up steam and support in the past few months, fueled by dental professional shortages across the country.
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ADA expresses support for SHARE Act to improve license portability
The American Dental Association is showing its support for legislation to assist licensing authorities in states that are part of an interstate compact.
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Illinois introduces bills to expedite dental license approvals, renewals
Two bills have been introduced in the Illinois House to fix the long licensing process for healthcare workers, including dentists, according to a March 19 report by The Center Square.
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Wisconsin clinic to add dental therapists to reduce 3-month backlog
N.E.W. Community Clinic, a dental practice in Green Bay, Wis., is adding dental therapists to its staff to help alleviate its scheduling challenges, according to a March 18 report by NBC26.
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Kansas advances interstate dental compact bill
The Kansas House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would allow the state to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, wibw.com reported March 14.
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Dental Trade Alliance launches dental hygienist scholarship with $1M endowment
The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation is launching a new dental hygienist scholarship program for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
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Minnesota considers joining interstate dental compact to alleviate workforce shortages
Minnesota legislators are considering a bill that would allow the state to join an interstate compact to alleviate workforce shortages.
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Action for Dental Health Act passed in House
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Action for Dental Health Act by a vote of 391 to 32.
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The Aspen Group launches initiative to help women establish dental careers
The Aspen Group partnered with Women Employed and Midwestern Career College to launch an initiative to help low-income women join the dental workforce.
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