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Local dentist points to multiple causes behind hygienist shortage

Summary by WWAY TV
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Dental offices across North Carolina are struggling to fill hygiene positions, as a shortage of dental hygienists continues to affect both urban and rural providers. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, the number of licensed dental hygienists has not kept pace with demand. Some hygienists left the profession during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many others have reduced their hours or shif…
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WWAY TV broke the news in on Friday, May 23, 2025.
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