
New information from the ADA displays U.S. dentists are taking over further duties amidst staffing shortages.
Multiple-third of dentists surveyed mentioned that workload distribution has modified because the pandemic, with them taking over extra tasks typically carried out by way of hygienists, assistants and different participants of the dental staff.
Greater than part of dentists agreed they continue to be all in favour of staffing shortages. ADA reviews, “Ballot respondents additionally mentioned that extra staff participants are being cross-trained and maximizing their {qualifications} to deal with staffing shortages.”