Course Description

The dental hygiene workforce shortage is a major concern, and research has revealed that dental hygienists are leaving clinical practice at an unprecedented rate. The COVID-19 pandemic has only worsened this situation, leading to a critical shortage in the dental hygiene workforce.

In this session, we will look at the factors contributing to this shortage and discuss the opportunities available to the dental hygiene profession. We will explore whether it is time to elevate dental hygiene to the status of a medical healthcare provider and whether this can help address the shortage.

In this interactive meeting and discussion, we will delve deeper into the factors affecting the dental hygiene workforce shortage and explore potential solutions to this pressing issue. LEARN MORE!

COURSE DETAILS

Presenter: Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH

Date and Time: Tuesday, December 12th, 2023, 6:30-7:30 PM (EST)

CE Credits: 1 Hour

Registration: $27 - Register Today!