Amelia Williamson DeStefano

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Dental Industry Editor at DentistryIQ

Dental Industry Editor at Dental Economics

Dental Industry Editor at RDH

Dental industry editor with @dentalmagazine, @RDHmag, and @dentistryiq

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Xlear CEO speaks out after dismissed lawsuit, defending xylitol research and questioning regulatory standards

1 month ago | dentistryiq.com | Amelia Williamson DeStefano

In October 2021, the US Department of Justice and FTC announced that they were bringing an enforcement action against Xlear, a prominent manufacturer of xylitol oral and nasal hygiene products, for violations of the FTC Act and the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act.
What's changed in dentistry since 2020? 11 dentists weigh in

2 months ago | dentaleconomics.com | Amelia Williamson DeStefano

The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t just disrupt dental practices temporarily—it triggered lasting changes across the entire dental industry. From shifting patient spending habits and rising overhead costs to accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence and growing workforce challenges, dentistry today looks very different than it did in early 2020.
How COVID-19 changed dental hygiene: 15 experts share key lessons for the future

2 months ago | rdhmag.com | Amelia Williamson DeStefano

A little over five years ago, on March 16, 2020, the American Dental Association recommended dental practices close for all but emergency care due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many states also issued executive orders pausing “elective” health care. And just like that, the profession of dental hygiene was never the same. Many hygienists left work due to health concerns, a lack of childcare, or worries about dentistry’s future.
ADA, other dental groups, ask Trump to exclude medical devices from tariffs

Mar 6, 2025 | dentistryiq.com | Amelia Williamson DeStefano

Three major dental organizations have formally expressed their opposition to new and additional tariffs on goods of Chinese, Mexican, and Canadian origin, requesting that the Trump administration exclude medical devices and dental equipment. The letter, which was authored by the Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) in conjunction with leadership from the American Dental Association (ADA) and National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL), was delivered to the White House on March 5.
Comparing career satisfaction in dentistry in 2025: Who's happy, who's not Slideshow

Feb 13, 2025 | dentistryiq.com | Amelia Williamson DeStefano

When it comes to staffing shortages in dentistry, keeping team members engaged in their jobs is key—and money isn't always the most important thing. In the results of the 2025 DentalPost Industry Salary Report, those who made a job change last year were often in search of a better work environment, even moreso than an increase in salary. So who's the happiest in dentistry, and who is falling behind? We take a look in this gallery.
Dental assistant 2025 salary report: Loves, hates, and more insights

Jan 24, 2025 | dentistryiq.com | Amelia Williamson DeStefano

It’s here! DentalPost’s Annual 2025 Dental Industry Salary Report shares insights into salaries, compensation, bonuses, benefits, and work conditions for the dental industry. After taking a look at front office staff and dental hygienists, it’s time to dive in to how assistants are doing in the industry. When respondents were asked what they enjoyed about their jobs, far and away, the most common type of response was about helping people, whether it was their coworkers or their patients.
Dental front office 2025 salary report: Loves, hates, and more insights

Jan 15, 2025 | dentistryiq.com | Amelia Williamson DeStefano

It’s here! DentalPost’s Annual 2025 Dental Industry Salary Report shares insights into salaries, compensation, bonuses, benefits, and work conditions for the dental industry. In this article, we’ll specifically look into front office employees, such as practice managers, billing specialists, and receptionists. Let’s dive in.
2025 RDH/DentalPost Salary Survey: The truth about income and benefits

Jan 14, 2025 | rdhmag.com | Amelia Williamson DeStefano

The pandemic reshaped the dental hygiene profession, leaving lasting marks on pay, benefits, and workplace dynamics. Staffing shortages gave hygienists the opportunity to ask for raises and benefits that many felt had been long overdue. At the same time, many dental practices felt pressure from soaring operational costs, inflation, and fluctuating patient volumes, and found meeting new wage demands challenging. The result? Tensions flared between dentists and hygienists.
UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder highlights growing violence in health care

Dec 9, 2024 | dentistryiq.com | Amelia Williamson DeStefano

By now you’ve likely heard of the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in broad daylight on a Manhattan sidewalk as he was headed into a shareholder meeting. The online vitriol that’s followed has been disturbing, if not surprising, with versions of “he had it coming to him” ranging from casually unfeeling to some outright celebrating his death.
Why Calgary reversed its decision on fluoride after 10 years

Dec 9, 2024 | dentistryiq.com | Amelia Williamson DeStefano

What could happen if communities in the United States begin to remove fluoride from their drinking water? Its fate is still uncertain, but a city in Canada of 1.4 million has given us one possible outcome. Back in 2011, city counselors in Calgary voted to remove fluoride from the water supply over concerns it was too expensive, says a 12/6 article in The Times. Now, 13 years later, they’re putting it back in.