Two new oral health roles are making headlines, but they are not the same. A legal nurse consultant breaks down why these two oral health professionals differ sharply in education, oversight, and impact on access to care.
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Virginia Dental Association Suggests Three-Pronged Approach to Address Dental…
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Eastern Washington University Advances Dental Therapy Program to Strengthen…
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Ferris State to Launch Michigan’s First Dental Therapy Program
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Third Molars vs High-Stakes Football Game
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown added an unexpected item to his week 17 prep list: wisdom tooth removal. While the timing raised eyebrows, oral health professionals know there are legitimate reasons third molars sometimes…
Veneer Application Without a License Brings Criminal Charges
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Arizona Implant Case Ends in Tragic Loss
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A Holiday Dental Mishap Goes Viral
A festive family activity took an unexpected turn when a popular model and cookbook author lost a front veneer during holiday preparations. The incident offered a lighthearted reminder that even cosmetic dentistry can meet its match in…
How California Baptist University Is Tackling the Dental Hygiene Shortage
As California faces a critical shortage of dental hygienists, Program Director Kelly Donovan, RDH, EdD, shares about the new baccalaureate program at California Baptist University, which aims to expand the workforce, strengthen education,…
Detroit’s Health Hubs Bring Oral Health Professionals to Where Patients Are
Detroit’s new Health Hubs are reshaping access to medical, behavioral, and dental care by embedding providers directly inside schools across the district. By eliminating long-standing barriers, the initiative is helping thousands of…
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