EWU is moving forward with plans to launch a master’s-level dental therapy program, aiming to strengthen the oral health workforce in rural Washington. While dental therapy is designed to expand access to care, the model sometimes faces opposition…
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Speak Out Against Expanding Anesthesia to Dental Assistants by December 18!
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Artificial Intelligence Predicts Patient Response to Peri-Implantitis Therapy
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America’s ToothFairy and DentaQuest Team Up to Help Kids Learn About Oral Hygiene
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Using Enzymes to Disrupt Childhood Caries
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Dental Hygienist Exhibits a Knack for Innovation
Sandra Horne, DHA, MHSA, RDH, adapts her educational approach to ensure her students receive the necessary training during COVID-19.
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