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Dentistry Sees Growth Amid Significant Healthcare Job Losses

Monday, October 11, 2021 - 12:58pm
by Dental Power

While the healthcare industry overall suffers considerable job losses, dentistry is reporting promising gains.

Healthcare Loses Half a Million Workers

Monday, September 27, 2021 - 3:09pm
by Dental Power

Nearly 1 in 5 healthcare workers have quit their jobs during the pandemic - citing COVID-19, poor pay, and burnout as reasons.

CDC Releases Infection Control Training Resource for Dental Practices

Monday, September 20, 2021 - 3:46pm
by Dental Power

A web-based, interactive, self-paced training designed to help increase adherence with established infection prevention and control guidelines among dental healthcare personnel.

Spread the Word: Dental Infection Control Awareness Month

Monday, September 13, 2021 - 11:13am
by Dental Power

Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention spearheading September campaign.

ADA Creates Task Force to Enhance CDT Code

Friday, August 27, 2021 - 12:01pm
by Dental Power

Project aims to serve current, evolving documentation and reporting needs to all sectors of dental community.

One Third of Dentists Recruiting Support Staff: What to Know

Thursday, August 19, 2021 - 2:28pm
by Dental Power

Poll findings from the American Dental Associations's Health Policy Institute reveal that a large percentage of dentists have recently or are currently recruiting support staff.

CDC Updates Guidelines on Aerosol-Generating Procedures

Friday, July 16, 2021 - 12:05pm
by Dental Power

Recommendation now says to only avoid aerosol-generating procedures for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.

Top Paying Industries for Dental Assistants

Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - 3:05pm
by Dental Power

Latest numbers suggest dental assistants working in government have highest average pay compared to peers in other industries.

Dental Assistants: First Line of Defense in Infection Control

Monday, April 26, 2021 - 1:41pm
by Dental Power

In the fight against COVID-19, infection control has become more important than ever  - further highlighting the value of dental assistants to the dental practice.

Promising Job Outlook for Dental Assistants

Friday, February 19, 2021 - 11:05am
by Dental Power

Dental assistants are expected to remain in high demand in the next 10 years.