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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IHS Says Goodbye to Amalgam Fillings
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Prior to COVID-19, flu shots were most often administered in October to ensure the vaccination would last throughout flu season. In the midst of a global pandemic, this recommendation has changed, and public health experts now suggest…
University of Kentucky’s College of Dentistry Continues Outreach Progress, Despite COVID-19
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Dentistry Continues to Recover at a Steady Pace
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UMass Lowell Receives NIDCR Grants for Craniofacial Research
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