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101. 5 factors contributing to poor dental health in the US, according to 1 dentist
... to care: Disparities in access to dental care exist within the U.S. Rural areas and underserved communities may have a shortage of dental professionals and limited access to dental clinics. This can make ...06 December 2023 -
102. State of dentistry in Washington: 11 things to know
... 4,308 active general dentists in Washington. Washington has 201 dental professional shortage areas. The state received a score of 19 out of 32 for the extensiveness of its adult Medicaid dental coverage. ...27 November 2023 -
103. Maine Medicaid patients struggle to find care despite expanded coverage
... a shortage of providers is leading some patients to face months-long wait lists or traveling long distances for appointments. An estimated 70 percent of patients qualify for MaineCare or use a sliding ...21 November 2023 -
104. State of dentistry in Nebraska: 12 things to know
... There are 1,019 active general dentists in Nebraska. Nebraska has 108 dental professional shortage areas. The state received a score of 29 out of 32 for the extensiveness of its adult Medicaid ...17 November 2023 -
105. State of dentistry in Ohio: 12 things to know
... There are 4,743 active general dentists in Ohio. Ohio has 178 dental professional shortage areas. The state received a score of 23 out of 32 for the extensiveness of its adult Medicaid dental ...10 November 2023 -
106. Wisconsin introduces bill to authorize dental therapists
Wisconsin legislators recently introduced a bill that would allow dental therapists to practice in the state, the Wisconsin State Journal reported Nov. 6. The bill, introduced Nov. 2, would make Wisconsin ...06 November 2023 -
107. What keeps 1 DSO exec up at night
... we’re fortunate to have while dealing with critical shortages of employees. A lack of an adequate number of dental assistants and front desk personnel stresses the entire office when patients are upset ...03 November 2023 -
108. What to expect from dentistry in 2024, per 4 dental leaders
... These tools provide us with an opportunity to offset some of the labor shortage challenges that have faced us for the last few years. I further believe these tools will help us provide additional access ...02 November 2023 -
109. State of dentistry in Michigan: 12 things to know
... There are 4,767 active general dentists in Michigan. Michigan has 250 dental professional shortage areas. The state received a score of 20 out of 32 for the extensiveness of its adult Medicaid ...27 October 2023 -
110. 8 dental staffing updates to know
... dental assistants is expected to increase 7% by 2032. 4. The shortage of dental assistants and dental hygienists is causing some practices in Minnesota to cut their hours. 5. Dentists in Multnomah ...27 October 2023 -
111. 5 updates on the Texas dental industry in 2 weeks
Here are five updates on the dental industry in Texas that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 12: 1. Choice Dental opened its third dental practice in Texas with the opening of Taylor Choice Dental. ...27 October 2023 -
112. 7 dental industry updates in Minnesota
From DSO affiliations to staffing shortages, here are seven dentistry updates that have taken place in Minnesota since June 30: 1. Two group practices in Minnesota joined to form Park Dental Partners. ...27 October 2023 -
113. 'It will become increasingly more difficult to perform good dental care': What we heard in October
This month, dental professionals spoke with Becker's about staffing shortages, integrated care, insurance and burnout. Here is what 14 leaders told Becker's in October: 6 dentists' biggest career ...26 October 2023 -
114. What keeps 3 dentists up at night
... That's a big no-no. Michael Perpich, DDS. Northland Smiles (Deerwood and Little Falls, Minn.): As a dentist, what keeps me up at night is the shortage of dental assistants and dental hygienists. There ...25 October 2023 -
115. What will 2024 hold for staffing shortages? 6 dentists weigh in
Workforce shortages in the dental industry were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading some practices to struggle with patient care and financial stability. Six dentists recently spoke with ...19 October 2023 -
116. 9 dentists share how burnout is affecting dental practices
... correct the workforce shortage is far too long of a time frame, and have they even calculated for the millennial and Generation Z version of attention to detail? Todd Sarubin, DDS. Sarubin Family Dental ...19 October 2023 -
117. Minnesota continues to suffer dental workforce shortages
The shortage of dental assistants and dental hygienists is causing some practices in Minnesota to cut their hours, according to an Oct. 16 report by NBC affiliate KTTC. A major contributor to the shortage ...17 October 2023 -
118. State of dentistry in Maine: 12 things to know
... There are 628 active general dentists in Maine. Maine has 97 dental professional shortage areas. The state received a score of 6 out of 32 for the extensiveness of its adult Medicaid dental ...13 October 2023 -
119. Hygienist shortage causing 10-month wait at Texas dental practice
... areas. Ms. Hixon, who has been in the field since 2006, said that this is the first time that she has experienced any problem recruiting hygienists. The shortage is forcing patients to wait up to ...12 October 2023 -
120. The 1 thing that 21 dental leaders would change about the industry
... reimbursement, exacerbates the issue. Including Benevis, only 18% of dentists in the U.S. treat 100 or more kids covered by Medicaid or CHIP. Additionally, the shortage of dentists and hygienists compounds ...12 October 2023