The dental industry is facing a variety of challenges straining the workforce, but positive developments from the last few months are giving practice owners and DSO executives hope for a brighter future.
Here are eight updates leading to optimism and skepticism for the dental workforce:
Good news
H-1B visa: A federal court blocked the $100,000 H-1B visa fee that would have applied to clinicians seeking to practice in the U.S.
New licensure pathways: Several states are considering or have already enacted legislation to create licensure pathways for international dental practitioners to treat patients in the U.S., including Virginia, Indiana, Rhode Island and Maine.
Source: Good news, bad news for the dental workforce / Becker’s Dental