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A Fast Track to Dental Careers
Colleges are exploring new educational pathways to strengthen the dental workforce amid persistent staffing shortages.
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While the United States’ public health focus has been strictly on the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19, the flu shot remains an important tool in efforts to support the health of all Americans. The COVID-19 pandemic has had…
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ADA Releases Update to its COVID-19 Vaccine Data Sheet
The American Dental Association (ADA) updated its COVID-19 Vaccination Fact Sheet on September 30. The revised version includes information on who is eligible to receive Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots. Healthcare professionals, including…
The CDC Urges Pregnant Women to Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Pregnant women should be vaccinated against COVID-19 according to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In a statement issued September 29, the federal agency noted that currently only about one-third of…
Study Finds Many Children With Cleft Lip Must Travel for Care
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