Foreign-trained dentists and dental students practicing as dental hygienists: a solution to the hygiene shortage or a risk to public safety and the dental hygiene profession? This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam dive into this hot debate with Dr. Abe Abdul, president of the Massachusetts Dental Society, who played a key role in passing both the Foreign-Trained Dentist Bill (H4842) and the Dental Diversion Bill (H300) in Massachusetts. These landmark bills may be paving the way for similar changes in your state. Tune in to explore the implications of these legislative moves and what they could mean for the future of dentistry! https://www.dentistryiq.com/practice-management/insurance/video/14196126/boost-your-dentistryiq-what-the-competitive-health-insurance-act-means-for-dentistspage=1&filters=%7B%22text%22%3A%22abe%20abdul%22%2C%22page%22%3A1%2C%22status%22%3A%5B%221%22%5D%2C%22impliedSchedules%22%3Atrue%7D&sort=published

https://nashp.org/dental-medical-loss-ratios-understanding-the-landscape-in-massachusetts-and-beyond/

https://www.massdental.org/Advocacy/Legislative-Action Dr. Abe Adbul email: drabdul@luxdental.com

Dental therapists are making waves in the dental world, now licensed in 14 states and capable of performing specific procedures after just three years of education beyond high school. Initially aimed at improving access to care in underserved areas, dental therapists are now finding roles in private practice, raising questions about profitability, quality, and the future of dentistry. This week, David and Pam sit down with Dr. Frank Catalanotto to explore the hot-button issue: Are dental therapists a threat to dentists or a solution to the access-to-care crisis? Tune in to hear the debate and decide where you stand!

Resources: https://www.floridiansfordentalaccess.org/who-we-are/

https://www.ncdhe.org/

https://www.dentaltherapy.org/

New Year, same problem... there is nobody great to hire. Or are they out there, but just don't want to work for you? This week, David and Pam sit down with Amy Morgan of Spear Education to unpack the hiring crisis and she breaks down why some practices are overstaffed, while others struggle to attract quality candidates, and what you can do to stand out. There are strategies you can implement to take control of your hiring strategy so you can curate your dream team. Before you start another year of staffing headaches, you will want to hear Amy's advice! Links: https://speareducation.outgrow.us/unmasked https://spear.education/3VICEBT