Becker’s Dental Review (12/3, Portalatin) reported that the dental industry is grappling with a persistent shortage of dental hygienists. A recent report highlights that 74% of dentists find recruiting hygienists “extremely challenging,” with less than half returning post-pandemic. Travis Franklin, CFO of Heartland Dental, noted a 15% reduction in dental assistants and Read more…
Becker’s Dental Review (12/3, Portalatin) reported on an interview with Dr. Iquebal Hasan, chief of hospital programs and clinical development at High Point University’s Workman School of Dental Medicine, discussing anticipated financial pressures in healthcare by 2026. Dr. Hasan predicts that inflation, rising operating costs, workforce shortages, and increased patient financial responsibility Read more…
Becker’s Dental Review (12/2, Portalatin) reported that the Community Free Clinic in Decatur, Alabama, has experienced a surge in demand for dental services, with 70% of service calls being dental-related. As of December 1, the clinic is seeking additional volunteer dentists to meet this growing need. The increase in demand was highlighted Read more…
Becker’s Dental Review (12/2, Cortigiano) reported that the HHS’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) found four dental providers misused COVID relief funds under the Provider Relief Fund program. These providers inaccurately calculated and reported $3.4 million in lost revenue, despite receiving $14.8 million in total. The audit revealed misinterpretation of Health Read more…
Becker’s Dental Review reported, “The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University is launching a program to offer tuition assistance to students who commit to practicing in underserved areas.” The “loan forgiveness program will provide financial support for tuition to dental students who agree to practice in rural and underserved Read more…
Becker’s Dental Review reported that Newsweek has published its “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity” list for 2024. Newsweek “created its list using survey results and research, and by analyzing key performance indicators for companies from 78 industries.” The list includes the following six dental companies: Colgate-Palmolive, Dentsply Sirona, Align Technology, Read more…