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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American Dental Hygienists’ Association Releases 2026–2028 Strategic…
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Kettenbach Receives German Top 100-Innovation Award in 2026 The Recognition,…
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Large-Scale Study Finds Omicron Unlikely to Cause Severe Disease
A study that evaluated more than 69,000 patients with SARS-CoV-2 infections in Southern California found that the Omicron variant caused much less severe health outcomes than the Delta variant. The researchers—one from the University of…
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Cannabidiol Shows Promise in the Fight Against SARS-CoV-2
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A new study published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene found that age and income influence dental hygienists’ COVID-19 infection control protocols. The study of 500 practicing dental hygienists in South Korea discovered that…
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