States battle dental workforce shortages: 4 updates
By Ariana Portalatin
Originally at beckersdental.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Nevada’s SB 495 could let non-accredited dental hygiene graduates obtain licensure, risking lower clinical standards and exposing practices to compliance and liability issues.
Key points
- Nevada Senate Bill 495 would eliminate the requirement for CODA-accredited hygiene education to obtain a license.
- The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is on record opposing the measure, citing patient-safety concerns.
- If passed, the bill could expand the pool of hygienists in Nevada—potentially easing staffing shortages but creating variability in training quality.
- Practice owners and DSOs in Nevada should monitor the bill for impacts on hiring criteria, malpractice exposure, and payer credentialing standards.
Who should care
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