Abstract
This article lays out the facts about the dental workforce situation in Virginia and offers potential solutions. The state's dental workforce is under pressure, with rising demand for dental assistants and hygienists and ongoing hiring challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. Despite having more dentists than the national average, rural areas still face shortages. The Virginia Dental Association (VDA) encourages members to support local dental programs, share their workforce challenges, and participate in advocacy efforts. The VDA is actively involved in finding both short-term and long-term solutions to meet the state's dental care needs.
Recommended Citation
Dunn, Ryan
(2023)
"Take Action to Address Virginia’s Dental Workforce Needs,"
Virginia Dental Journal: Vol. 100:
No.
1, Article 2.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/vadentaljournal/vol100/iss1/2
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