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Nevada Passes Legislation Expanding Functions for Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed Senate Bill 310 into law on June 15, 2023. The legislation enables the licensure of expanded function dental assistants (EFDAs) and the practice of restorative dental therapy and prescribing capabilities by dental hygienists. Click here to read more.

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onDiem and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association Announce Partnership

Dentistry Today

On June 5th, onDiem announced its partnership with the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), the national education and advocacy arm for hundreds of thousands of dental hygienists, in a unique effort to help provide additional tangible benefits for the dental hygienist community.

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The Denobi Awards Announces 2023 Winners at 3rd Annual Red Carpet Gala

Dentistry Today

The Denobi Awards Gala is the premier celebration recognizing and honoring excellence in dentistry and is focused on honoring the “unsung heroes” from all roles in dentistry – those who’ve made outstanding contributions to the world-wide dental industry. Nominations will run from October 1 through December 31, 2023.

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Pacific Dental Services Celebrates 2023 Milestones and Achievements

Dentistry Today

Pacific Dental Services (PDS), a leading dental and medical support organization in the U.S., announced today that the company achieved yet another outstanding year in 2023. million dental restorations using CEREC CAD/CAM technology, and over 427,000 dental restorations (crowns, inlays/onlays, and veneers) in 2023 alone.

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Concorde Career Colleges Launches Two New Dental Hygiene Programs

Dentistry Today

. “ Miramar and Portland are markets where we’re seeing growing demand for skilled dental hygienists, so it made sense to diversify and grow our programming at our existing campuses,” said Kevin Prehn , division president of Concorde Career Colleges. projected employment growth between 2023 and 2031.

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Dental Assistant requirements for Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan & Minnesota

Dentistry Gone Digital

One of the greatest challenges for current dental assistants is the portability of their profession across state lines. With over fifty designations of dental assistants nationwide, no two designations are alike; nor are the requirements for becoming a dental assistant. Dental Assistant.

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OSAP Announces Recipients of 2023 Leadership Awards

Dentistry Today

The awards were presented during the 2023 OSAP Annual Conference on June 2 in Tucson, AZ. Every year, the OSAP Leadership Awards recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to the field of dental infection prevention and safety,” says Michelle Lee, Executive Director of OSAP.