A major systematic review confirms that school fluoride varnish delivery programs significantly reduce tooth decay and narrow oral health disparities among children at high risk. The findings support national expansion of school-based preventive…
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Robot-assisted Technology to Train Next Generation of Dentists
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More Than Half of Private Dental Practices Have Seen Patient Volumes Return
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Encouraging the Dental Home
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