As this sweeping legislation heads to the House after passing the Senate, the American Dental Association is speaking up for dental practices, students, and patients.
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Guardian Study: Eight in 10 Adults Say They Plan to Return to Dentist by Year-End 2020
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Biopharmaceutical Industry Leaders Call for Principled Approach to COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapies
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