The United States Coast Guard has partnered with the University of Minnesota to integrate dental therapists into its healthcare delivery model. The 5-year initiative aims to address provider shortages, strengthen operational readiness, and redefine…
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Dental hygienist wages climbed again in 2025, with national averages nearing $49 per hour and top markets pushing well above $65.
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As evidence links oral health with mental illness and substance use disorders, oral health professionals are uniquely positioned to…
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California’s AB 1952 would allow internationally trained dentists to become licensed dental hygienists without completing a…
IHS Says Goodbye to Amalgam Fillings
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LA and San Francisco Oral Health Professionals Must Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19 to Continue…
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Maine Mandates COVID-19 Vaccination for Healthcare Workers, Including Oral Health Professionals
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