Becker’s Dental + DSO Review reports Dental Assisting Training and Apprenticeship Programs have been approved at the State level in the States of Montana and Utah to help combat workforce shortages.  Nearly 90% of Dentists are facing problems recruiting enough Staff, according to the American Dental Association.  In 2018, there were 5,700 first-year Dental Assisting Students, while in 2023, there were 4,500 - a decrease of 21%.  The program features 2,000 hours of on-the-job training, which is 1,500 less than the 3,500 hours required by the Dental Assisting National Board.  Once the program is approved by three States, the U.S. Department of Labor will consider national approval.

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