NC is finally attracting more dentists. Would political oversight help or harm the profession?

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: March 16, 2026

Words: 828

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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If you’ve ever experienced throbbing tooth pain, you’ve felt the urgency to get in to see a dentist quickly. But not too long ago, North Carolina ranked 45th in the nation in the number of dentists. Fewer dentists meant longer wait times for an appointment and sometimes traveling longer distances for care.

Bobby White, executive director of the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners, told legislators last week that the state has now reached the …

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