Dentistry Today

JULY 22, 2024

This expansion highlights the urgent need for reliable dental professionals amid an ongoing shortage of registered dental hygienists. According to Becker’s Dental + DSO Review, California has 517 dental professional shortage areas. needs nearly 10,000 dental professionals to curtail the shortage.

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Dentistry Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

.” The rebrand and new name reflect the company’s vision to provide an innovative solution empowering dental professionals to take control of their careers and enabling practices to grow and increase profitability.

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Dentistry Today

MAY 25, 2023

Dr. Low provides periodontists, dentists, and dental hygienists with the tools for successfully managing the periodontal patient. He was selected “Dentist of the Year” by the Florida Dental Association, Distinguished Alumnus by the University of Texas Dental School, and recipient of the Gordon Christensen Lecturer Recognition Award.

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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 19, 2024

” Founded in 2019 by tech visionaries Ed Thomas and Cary Gahm, the company has evolved from a modest team of two to a thriving workforce of more than 150. Its user-friendly platform connects over 25,000 dental offices with over 45,000 verified dental professionals and has filled more than 125,000 shifts across more than 30 states.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 26, 2024

She will receive a fun notepad featuring cute illustrations of teeth, a beautiful dental hygienist-themed necklace, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of oral hygiene aids from Sunstar. Erika began her career in private clinical practice in 2019 and currently works in the suburbs of Chicago.

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Dental News and Technology

MARCH 24, 2021

In 2019, unlike other mainstream dental staffing companies at the time, onDiem made a dramatic shift to a W2 employee model. In addition to launching PTO, onDiem is also releasing a new feature that allows dental practices to directly connect with and request a specific dental professional.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

AUGUST 30, 2021

I had a heart to serve students and to contribute to the dental hygiene field by educating future dental hygienists. I’m focused on enhancing the clinical and didactic curriculum in order to graduate competent dental hygienists with the skills to be life-long learners.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The IFDH is encouraging dental hygienist members to develop projects that empower women through better oral health. The first IFDH Social Responsibility program in Brisbane, Australia (2019), was highly successful and affected so many lives across the globe. Are you participating in a program focused on women? About the IFDH.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The new program will be led by Karen Tyree, RDH, BSDH, who has overcome breast cancer and the loss of her husband, to bounce back to lead this new pathway for dental team members that will one day include dental hygienists. Right now, dental hygiene is a growth field. I didn’t like my dentist. He wouldn’t listen to me.

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Planet DDS

DECEMBER 6, 2021

“According to the latest data from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute, there’s been a downward trend in solo owner/?practitioners dentists ran solo practices, but by 2019 only 50.3% by 2019.” For many, the ability to own and run a dental practice has become less and less a viable option.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

You were president of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) from 2019 to 2020. My greatest passion right now is a project called the Wisconsin Medical Dental Integration project, designed to broaden the settings in which hygienists can practice without the supervision of dentist.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 26, 2024

She will receive a cute dental hygienist wristlet, dental hygienist iced coffee glass, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of oral hygiene aids from Sunstar. Brittney began her career in dentistry in 2013 as a dental assistant and went on to become a dental hygienist in 2019.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Access the CA Dental Board for additional information or phone numbers for assistance. Colorado – one level of dental assistant. The Colorado Dental Board regulates and licenses dentists and dental hygienists and does not regulate or require the registration of dental assistants or expanded duty dental assistants.

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 12, 2023

She completed a 1-year general practice residency at a VA Hospital in 2016, a Dental Public Health residency in 2018, and an MMSc in Dental Education at Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 2019. OSAP was honored to name India Chance, RDH, BS, CDIPC, as the 2023 Emerging Infection Control Leader Award recipient.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 2, 2024

A legal battle brews in North Carolina as a reformed ex-offender fights to obtain her dental hygienist license despite a decade-old criminal record.

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Off the Cusp

MAY 9, 2022

According to Administration for Community Living, in 2019, there were 54.1 For instance, the aging adult that is functionally independent and mobile is capable of visiting the dental office regularly will have a different treatment plan than the patient that lives in a long-term assisted living facility. In 2019, 24.1%

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Off the Cusp

APRIL 19, 2021

The simplest way to prevent aerosol generation in the dental office is to use equipment that does not generate aerosols. For dental hygienists, during the COVID-19 pandemic this has meant little to no use of ultrasonic scaling equipment, a greater reliance on hand scaling, and an increased risk of hand and wrist fatigue.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 16, 2024

The Kansas state legislature is considering HB 2453, the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensure Compact, which aims to facilitate interstate practice for dental professionals. Kansas has witnessed a nearly 5% increase in dental professionals between 2019 and 2022, prompting the need for streamlined licensure procedures.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 26, 2023

Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist. Burlington, Massachusetts: Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2019:165. Modern implant dentistry based on osseointegration: 50 years of progress, current trends and open questions. Periodontol 2000. 2017;73:7–21. Gehrig JS, Shin DE, Willmann DE. Jayesh RS, Dhinakarsamy V.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 22, 2023

Now the American Institute of Dental Public Health has published data on the decrease in dental team members by state. Overall, the dental workforce in the US declined by 3% from 2019 to 2021. The loss of dental hygienists is the most acute and has been the slowest to recover. Click here to read more.

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Planet DDS

MARCH 29, 2021

Perspective from a break-down of operating costs for a private dental practice. The following statistics are from a portion of 2019 American Dental Association and Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Median hourly salary of other private practice dental staff: Full-time dental hygienist: $36.65.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

OCTOBER 28, 2022

As more states pass laws allowing dental therapists to work, the Model Rule is another valuable tool for the development of state-level infrastructure for dental therapy education, practice, and implementation. American Dental Hygienists’ Association. The Benefits of Dental Hygiene-Based Oral Health Provider Models.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

DECEMBER 21, 2021

To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures under general supervision* in Oregon, a dental assistant must meet the following requirements and hold a state certificate of radiologic proficiency. There are no training requirements for this level of dental assisting.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JANUARY 17, 2023

Wilkins, BS, RDH, DMD, the Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award is presented annually to recognize the distinguished career of a worthy individual who has consistently and effectively contributed to the enrichment of the dental hygiene profession. Fried, RDH, BA, MS, in 2019; Jane L. Overman, RDH, MS, EdD, in 2016; Olga A.C.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 29, 2022

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, together with premier sponsor Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc., This award is presented in recognition of Furnari’s efforts to expand the career possibilities of dental hygienists to include forensic science as well as her dedication to the ethical principles of the profession.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 6, 2021

is presented each year to recognize the distinguished career of a worthy individual who has consistently and effectively contributed to the enrichment of the dental hygiene profession. Dr. Forrest has pushed the boundaries of what dental hygiene has to offer to both patients and clinicians. Fried, RDH, BA, MS, in 2019.

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Brookside Dental

MARCH 3, 2021

Your dentist or dental hygienist can usually clean your teeth to remove any plaque that has accumulated. Editor’s note: This post was originally published in March 2019 and has been completely revamped for comprehensiveness and timeliness. appeared first on Brookside Dental.

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Planet DDS

JANUARY 23, 2023

Heartland Dental Supported/affiliated dental practices/offices: over 950 in 37 states (according to the company website) More than 50 practices have been added (since April 2019 data) Aspen Dental/Aspen Dental Management Supported/affiliated dental practices/offices: approximately 780 in 42 states (according to October 10, 2019 press release) First/new (..)

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Denticle

MARCH 25, 2021

In 2019, unlike other mainstream dental staffing companies at the time, onDiem made a dramatic shift to a W2 employee model. In addition to launching PTO, onDiem is also releasing a new feature that allows dental practices to directly connect with and request a specific dental professional.

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Denticle

JANUARY 18, 2021

They are assisted by dental hygienists, who complete a patient's teeth cleaning, and by dental assistants, who usually help with record keeping and instrument sterilization. percent employment growth for dentists between 2019 and 2029. Many people dread the dentist. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 2.8

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Neither have any claims been filed against dental health aide therapists in Alaska. Malpractice insurance rates for dental therapists in Minnesota are less than $100 a year, similar to that of dental hygienists and significantly lower than that of dentists. This is a misrepresentation of the data.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2019, she was appointed the director of school-based programs and outreach for the college. How did you become interested in dental hygiene? My journey toward a career in dental hygiene began at the age of 15 during a health occupations course in high school, where we were visited by an impassioned dental hygienist.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 26, 2020

Last October 2019, almost a year ago now (how time has flown!) Dental hygienists are prevention and wellness specialists. Your dental hygienist will be happy to customize an oral health care routine to fit your needs. This blog’s been silent too long! AAOSH Presenter! All these issues are fixable.

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Denticle

MAY 24, 2023

Dr. Low provides periodontists, dentists, and dental hygienists with the tools for successfully managing the periodontal patient. He was selected “Dentist of the Year” by the Florida Dental Association, Distinguished Alumnus by the University of Texas Dental School, and recipient of the Gordon Christensen Lecturer Recognition Award.

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Denticle

AUGUST 17, 2023

Many offices have seen the number of appointments made continue to be lower than 2019 with offices noticing openings in their schedule that were uncommon previously. After the shutdown of 2020, many employees decided not to return to the dental field. Then there are staff expenses.

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Ask The Dentist

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Contrary to what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , the American Dental Association , and American Academy of Pediatrics claim, I fully believe that fluoride is not the miracle of modern medicine many say it is. Fluoride varnish — the gel-like substance your dentist or dental hygienist gives you right after a teeth cleaning.

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Off the Cusp

AUGUST 3, 2023

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 17 Minute, 7 Second The Shooks (Dr. Monica and Dr. John) met while they were in dental school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Florida. Dr. Randy also teaches dental students rotating through from Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee.

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