Supply vs. Demand: Navigating the Growing Optician Shortage
While the shortage of optometrists and ophthalmologists continue to garner headlines in the optical space, there is a growing realization that a shortage of qualified opticians is also…
US has nearly 8,000 dental professional shortage areas: HRSA – Becker’s Dental Review
The U.S. currently has 7,980 dental professional shortage areas, according to new data from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The HRSA updates its dashboard showing data on health workforce…
Why the dental assistant shortage could get worse – Becker’s Dental Review
The dental assistant shortage could worsen as the industry grapples with decreased job satisfaction, an upcoming wave of retirements and program enrollment. Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report pointed to…
Tyson to Close More Beef Plants as Cattle Shortage Drags On
Tyson Foods Inc. is closing more beef plants as a prolonged cattle shortage continues to force the US beefpacking industry’s restructuring. The country’s largest meatpacker said it would cease operations…
Starter Home Shortage Eases, but Regional Divide Widens, Realtor.com Finds
A new report from Realtor.com reveals the national starter home shortage, which peaked in 2022, is beginning to ease. New data shows there are roughly 300,000 fewer homes…
