Ferris State University is advancing Michigan’s first dental therapy program, aiming to expand access to care while addressing workforce shortages.
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New York State Dental Association Uses Mets Game to Raise Awareness of Oral Cancer
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Lack of Oral Health Professionals Has Real Consequences for Mainers
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University of Minnesota Welcomes a New Dental Therapy Class
The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry welcomes the dental therapy class of 2025 in addition to the dentist class of 2026 and dental hygiene class of 2024. The combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Dental Therapy class includes…
Dental Organizations Pledge to Better Educate Oral Health Professionals on Nutrition
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