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Overjet Voice demonstrates how providers can speak naturally while charts and clinical notes update in real time. Image source: Overjet.  I’ve watched dental teams finish a full day of patients, then start a second shift behind the computer. The latest AI tools won’t solve every cause of dental staff burnout, but they can take some […]

I’ve seen policy news move from Washington to the front desk faster than anyone expects. The ADA’s August 2026 push asking CMS to recognize adult dental coverage as an essential health benefit could become one of those changes.  The American Dental Association’s request does not mean adult dental coverage has already become mandatory. It does

I’ve seen a single dentist absence throw an entire practice off balance. Patients wait longer, team members stretch themselves thin, and the schedule starts losing money before anyone has time to make a plan.  That’s where a locum dentist can help. A locum can provide qualified, temporary coverage while your practice handles vacation, medical leave,

I’ve seen staffing shortages turn a calm dental schedule into a daily juggling act. Nevada’s latest scope-of-practice debate shows how quickly hiring pressure can become a patient-safety, compliance, and team-trust issue.  Nevada has reportedly lost approximately 20% of its licensed dental hygienists since 2020, according to the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners President Ronald

The hiring market may be improving, but dental practices still need a smarter way to build reliable hygiene teams.  I’ve seen dental practices celebrate when staffing headlines turn positive, then struggle for months to hire one dependable hygienist. And honestly, that tension makes sense: healthcare staffing may be returning to modest growth, but the people

I’ve seen the same scene play out in dental practices across the country: a hygienist finishes a packed day, stays late to finish notes, and quietly wonders how long they can keep doing this. The latest workforce news confirms what many teams already feel: dental hygiene needs a retention fix, not another quick hiring patch. 

I’ve heard a lot of dental practice owners say the same thing lately: “Maybe hiring is finally getting easier.” And honestly, the latest ADA update gives us a reason to feel hopeful- but not a reason to stop planning.  According to the American Dental Association’s August 4, 2026 reporting, dental sector employment grew 1.5% over

I’ve seen this happen before: one encouraging workforce number hits the news, and suddenly everyone starts saying the staffing crisis is over. But if you’re still trying to hire a dental hygienist, keep your schedule full, or cover an unexpected absence, the reality feels very different.  The latest ADA Health Policy Institute Q2 2026 State

I’ve been hearing the same concern from dental practice leaders across the country: the schedule stays full, but the team doesn’t. In August 2026, new developments in Nevada and Tennessee show how practices may respond: by training dental assistants to take on more carefully defined duties.  The American Dental Association recently reaffirmed support for Nevada’s

I’ve seen a single dentist absence throw an entire practice off balance. Patients wait longer, team members stretch themselves thin, and the schedule starts losing money before anyone has time to make a plan.  That’s where a locum dentist can help. A locum can provide qualified, temporary coverage while your practice handles vacation, medical leave,