The United States Coast Guard has partnered with the University of Minnesota to integrate dental therapists into its healthcare delivery model. The 5-year initiative aims to address provider shortages, strengthen operational readiness, and redefine…
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Dental hygienist wages climbed again in 2025, with national averages nearing $49 per hour and top markets pushing well above $65.
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California’s AB 1952 would allow internationally trained dentists to become licensed dental hygienists without completing a…
IHS Says Goodbye to Amalgam Fillings
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Recommendations for Patients Who Refuse Fluoride
This information is from the article What Can I Recommend to Patients Who Abstain From Fluoride? By Erin Relich, RDH, BSDH, MSA. To read the article, click here.
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Dental Org Offers Tips for Handling Patients Opposed to COVID-19 Safety Protocols
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Periodontal Diseases and Genetic Disorders
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Obesity May Be Biggest Risk Factor for COVID-19 Severity
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