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Dental Assistant Apprenticeship Programs Initiated to Address Workforce Shortages

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Dental organizations nationwide are addressing workforce shortages by introducing dental assisting training and apprenticeships. The dental profession has witnessed disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a 30% decline in first-year students in dental assisting programs from 2018 to 2023.

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Overjet's Dental Assist Receives FDA Clearance to Bring AI to the Dental Practice

Dental News and Technology

The clearance by the FDA will enable Overjet to market and sell the AI product directly to dental practices. The software supports dental professionals in measuring mesial and distal bone levels in bitewing and periapical radiographs for the diagnosis and treatment planning of periodontal disease. adults, including 8.9

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Boost Your Social Media Strategy With Dental Influencer Marketing

My Social Practice

Dental Influencer Marketing For Social Media Success Today’s social media landscape is dominated by influencers creating trends and sharing products. If you’re a dentist looking for ways to boost your dental digital marketing presence, you may wonder how you can effectively engage with trends to promote your brand.

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Boost Your Social Media Strategy With Dental Influencer Marketing

My Social Practice

Dental Influencer Marketing For Social Media Success Today’s social media landscape is dominated by influencers creating trends and sharing products. If you’re a dentist looking for ways to boost your dental digital marketing presence, you may wonder how you can effectively engage with trends to promote your brand.

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InventHelp Inventor Develops Improved Cotton Product for Dental Procedures

Dentistry Today

“I’m a dental assistant and I thought there could be a better way to retract the cheek or tongue without the hassle of the cotton rolling or slipping out of place,” said an InventHelp inventor from Waianae, Hawaii. My design would remain securely in place during dental examinations, cleanings, or various procedures.”

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TAG – The Aspen Group, Women Employed, and Midwestern Career College Announce Partnership

Dentistry Today

” As part of the partnership, women will participate in a program that prepares them to work as Dental Assistants in Chicago, Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn, and the surrounding communities. The program is now enrolling its next class, and women interested can go to mccollege.edu/dental-assisting to apply today.

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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.