Here are seven California dental stories Becker's has reported on since May 6:
1. California took the 40th spot in a ranking of best states for dentists to live and work in 2022.
2. The average annual compensation for dental hygienists in California is $108,200, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
3. Orange-based Western Dental & Orthodontics opened three dental offices in the state.
4. Dental recruitment company DirectDental is partnering with the Harbor Dental Society to help dental practices in California fill vacant roles.
5. The average annual compensation for dental assistants in California is $46,060, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
6. Residents in Humboldt County are struggling to find dental care amid a workforce shortage hitting the area.
7. The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco opened an innovation center aimed at forging clinical research partnerships and improving oral health.