Texas A&M dentistry faculty retires after 53 years
Profile of a long-serving dental educator retiring after 53 years at a major US dental school.
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10 staffing statistics reveal dental workforce challenges
Hiring and retention trends affecting your practice. Review staffing challenges reported across the dental industry.
Five workforce statistics raising concern among dental leaders
Two-thirds of hygienists and assistants unhappy with pay: benchmark your compensation now.
Texas Tech dental school launches orthodontics master's program
US-focused. New specialist training pathway in orthodontics may influence graduate education models elsewhere.
Lyon College dental school partners with Arkansas Children's Hospital
Dental school partnership model worth tracking for clinical education innovation in pediatric dentistry.
Dr. Michael Durbin elected president of American Association of Orthodontists
US-based news. Relevant if you follow AAO leadership or track orthodontic association governance.
Dr. Nisha D'Silva becomes president of AADOCR
New AADOCR president has academic focus on oral pathology research and university leadership.
Dr. Paul Jacobs named president of American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
Dental sleep medicine leadership appointment; relevant for practitioners interested in the specialty's direction.
ADHA: hygienist shortage is a retention crisis, not supply shortage
ADHA reframes hygiene shortage as retention, not supply; practices must focus on keeping staff.
Two-thirds of hygienists and assistants dissatisfied with pay
Large survey reveals compensation concerns affecting recruitment and retention of dental support staff.
Georgia Southern University breaks ground on second state dental school
New dental school construction begins in Georgia; relevant for understanding US workforce supply trends.
Over 54% of dental professionals experience burnout, survey finds
More than half of US dental staff report burnout despite job satisfaction; practice leaders should assess workplace conditions.
Three dental companies announce layoffs in recent months
Three dental companies have announced layoffs, including 95 jobs at Liberty Dental Plans on April 6, 2026.
Five new workforce statistics for dentists
Benchmark your practice staffing against latest US dental workforce data: 73% report adequate assistant levels.
NADP appoints first dentist to permanent staff role
First dentist hired to NADP permanent staff; may improve dialogue between dental plans and practices.
Dental schools launch programs to address workforce shortages
Dental school expansions are increasing graduate supply; monitor hiring pipeline and training quality standards.
Dental therapy now permitted in 14 U.S. states
Dental therapy practice now legal in 14 U.S. states, affecting workforce planning and practice capacity.
Pennsylvania dental leaders call for workforce shortage action
Pennsylvania dental leaders testified to lawmakers April 13 on workforce shortages; training expansion and regulatory reform proposed.
73% of US dentists report adequate dental assistant staffing
US data on dental assistant staffing: 73% of dentists adequately staffed, but recruitment challenges persist for the remaining 27%.
Dental job growth stalls in early 2026, ADA data shows
Dental hiring has stalled: only 0.5% job growth in 12 months as of Q1 2026.