A controversial construction settlement in Rhode Island is being transformed into nearly $8 million in dental care for underserved children.
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Ferris State University is advancing Michigan’s first dental therapy program, aiming to expand access to care while addressing…
House Reauthorizes Action for Dental Health Act to Strengthen Workforce and…
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American Dental Hygienists’ Association Releases 2026–2028 Strategic…
New three-year plan focuses on advancing professional autonomy, workforce well-being and the role of dental hygienists in every…
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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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Effective Management of Dental Aerosols
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