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Episode 424: Dental Assistant Shortage and What PDS Health Is Doing About It

21 February 2026 · 14:09

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Education access, financial barriers, and limited career awareness continue to slow the pipeline of new dental assistants entering the workforce. At the same time, patient demand keeps growing, putting more pressure on clinical teams. Organizations like PDS Health are actively working to close this gap through scholarships, mentorship, externship opportunities, and structured career development programs designed…

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