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Trump Administration Pushes States Toward Mercury-Free Dentistry
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Delaware Passes Bill Expanding Dental Hygienists’ Scope of Practice
Senate Bill 283 authorizes Delaware dental hygienists to provide additional preventive services, expand access to care, and…
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Vermont Town Is Shocked to Learn Its Community Water Fluoridation Program Has Been Tampered With,…
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A new study out of the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, shows that consuming fluoridated water had no effect on the brain development of children. Published in the Journal of Dental Research, the study included more than…
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Unless located in areas where community spread of COVID-19 is high, healthcare providers, including dental practices, no longer need to require mandatory masking for patients and clinicians, according to updated guidance from the United…
University of Pittsburgh Creates Program to Alleviate Dental Assistant Shortage
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quip Adds Five Industry Leaders to its Dental Advisory Board
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