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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UCLA Report Identifies Barriers to Access to Dental Care
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Japanese researchers have discovered that the presence of diabetes seems to be the most significant indicator of rapidly progressing COVID-19 disease. The study included more than 100 patients who were hospitalized for mild COVID-19…
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West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry has received two $25,000 gifts to increase educational opportunities for future dentists and dental hygienists.
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