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A landmark long-term study confirms fluoridated water is safe for brain health, yet geopolitical disruptions are now putting access to this critical public health tool at risk.
NYU Dentistry Receives $5M to Expand Oral Health Care for Children with Disabilities
State funding will create dedicated space for pediatric and adolescent care and improve access for people with disabilities across the lifespan
New ASTDD Foundation Will Expand Investment in Oral Health Leadership and Capacity
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British Man Dies by Suicide After Traveling to Turkey for Dental Care
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Chicago’s School Dental Program Is Unraveling and Dentists Say Bureaucracy Is to Blame
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Study Reveals Alarming Gap in School Dental Programs
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What Oral Health Professionals Are Missing About Undiagnosed Diabetes
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Michigan Licenses Its Second Dental Therapist While Other States Still Wait
As many states stall after passing dental therapy laws, Michigan moves forward with its second licensed provider.
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