Across the country, employers are still struggling to fill certain jobs. That is especially true for dentists trying to hire hygienists and other support staff. Meanwhile, many patients are just now ...

We have started 2025, and it has already brought many changes to our daily professional lives. Some seasoned dental professionals retired at the end of 2024 and decided to go on a different path in ...

Your trips to the dentist could change following the signing of a new law by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs. The new law allows dental assistants to fill in for hygienists. Matthew Ellingson, CEO of ...

Emily Shinde is a health and wellness writer and content strategist with a master’s degree in public health. With experience in both hospital communications and healthcare public relations, she's ...

MADISON, Wis. -- The state just took a step to make it easier for dentists to get started in their field as soon as they graduate, but experts say the industry is experiencing a different shortage ...

A woman's dental appointment took an unexpected turn when the hygienist noticed a lump. One month later, Christine Lee shared the moment she went back to the dental office to tell Nicole Aceto that it ...

Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Going to the dentist is essential for preventing and detecting cavities, gum disease, and other oral issues. But few people go ...

Across the country, dentists are having a hard time scheduling all their patients because they don't have enough help from dental hygienists. Many hygienists left the field over the last few years.