Dental professionals say staffing shortages are worse in rural areas, where training opportunities are not as readily available.
SALEM, Ore. — A new bill aims to address a major staffing shortage in Oregon’s dental industry, specifically among dental assistants and hygienists.
House Bill 2979 would put $20 million toward funding, training and education programs for college and high school students as well as on the job training. It would also expand existing incentives for dental professionals serving in high need areas.
“Truly this is a problem for the entire state,” said Dr. Caroline Zeller, a dentist at Oregon Health & Science University. “Patients are having
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