| Austin

Advertise | Careers | About | Become an InCIder
LOGIN
Select your community Become an InCIder
News
Business |
Development |
Dining |
Education |
Election |
Government |
Health Care |
Real Estate |
Transportation |
Education
People cut a ribbon at a ceremony

Austin Community College, local dental leaders combat dental hygienist shortage in Central Texas

By Chloe Young

A nationwide shortage of dental hygienists has hit Central Texas, prompting local colleges and dental leaders to pursue workforce expansions and interstate solutions.

More News

The city of Round Rock opened segments 2 and 3 of Kenney Fort Boulevard in December 2024. (Courtesy city of Round Rock)
Round Rock seeks $55M grant funding for ...
Hutto City Council debated the timeline and rising costs of a proposed Justice Center, questioning whether delaying design could increase construction expenses. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact)
Hutto City Council debates timing, costs for ...
Round Rock ISD owns about 20 properties within the city of Austin, commissioners said. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact)
Renewed interlocal agreement between city of Austin, ...
Located off Westinghouse Road inside Barking Armadillo Social, Bahler Street serves wood-fired pizzas. (Courtesy Bahler Street)
Bahler Street now serving wood-fired sourdough pizzas near Georgetown, Round Rock border
The West Austin Business Park property will be purchased by CesiumAstro. (Courtesy Velocis)
Settlement, park expansions: Top 6 Austin metro trending stories
Luxury Hill Country home by Drees Custom Homes in Caliterra community in Dripping Springs Texas surrounded by scenic trails and green space
Wake up in a dream hill country home surrounded by nature in Drees Homes at Caliterra
Person signing a will
Don’t wait for a crisis: Why now is the right time to make a will
Kitchen in townhome in Round Rock
Making homeownership accessible: How 1 Round Rock community is bridging the gap for buyers
Bastrop apartment pool
More than an apartment: How residents find connection, community at Hunters Crossing
Community members attend the Jan. 8 council meeting where city staff presented information about the proposed rezoning. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact)
Rezoning to make way for shopping center in Round Rock
An image of drinks and food offered.
CI Foodie: 6 must-trys in Austin’s restaurant scene, new and coming soon
This grant will help supplement the cost to replace a swift water rescue boat damaged in the July 4 weekend floods, County Judge Steve Snell said. (Gracie Warhurst/Community Impact)
WilCo officials seek public safety grant for water rescue boat
Top Notch Axe Throwing first opened its Round Rock location in 2021. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact)
Top Notch Axe Throwing to close in Round Rock