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Supporting the Full Dental Team: Reversing the Shortage of Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants
National Partnership for Dental Therapy Reports indicate an estimated 11% reduction in national dental practice capacity caused by the shortage of dental assistants and dental hygienists in 2022, while the COVID-19 pandemic led to an approximate 8% decrease in dental hygienist employment. Furthermore, enrollment across the United States in dental assisting programs has faced a decrease […]
Read MoreOral Health Needs Assessment for New York State, 2024
The 2024 oral health needs assessment aims to improve access to oral health (OH) services in New York State (NYS) by identifying areas with the highest OH needs and addressing access barriers, particularly for underserved and vulnerable populations. This study adopts a community-centric approach, analyzing OH and social indicators at the rational service area (RSA) […]
Read MoreConsumer Survey: Barriers to Accessing Oral Health Services in New York State
This report highlights major access barriers to oral health services for adults in New York. By examining the unique challenges New Yorkers face in obtaining necessary oral health services, the report provides evidence-based insights for policymakers and stakeholders to develop strategies that reduce oral health disparities and improve access to care, particularly for historically underserved […]
Read MoreGraduate Medical Education in New York: The Nation’s Largest Supplier of Physicians
This brief examines the contribution of New York Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs to the nation’s supply of physicians. This brief is an update of previous briefs, the most recent of which was published in September 2017. Citation: Graduate Medical Education in New York: The Nation’s Largest Supplier of Physicians. Rensselaer, NY: Center for Health […]
Read MoreDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The aim of health equity is to ensure that everyone in the US has the opportunity to be as healthy as possible, by minimizing barriers to health care services. It is widely recognized that structural racism contributes to widening health disparities, and this issue became increasingly apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now more than ever, […]
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