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ADA Announces a Collaboration on Dental Hygiene Licensure
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How California Baptist University Is Tackling the Dental Hygiene Shortage
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Detroit’s Health Hubs Bring Oral Health Professionals to Where Patients Are
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What’s In and What’s Out in CDT 2026
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Eastern Washington University Charts a New Path With Dental Therapy Program
EWU is moving forward with plans to launch a master’s-level dental therapy program, aiming to strengthen the oral health workforce in rural Washington. While dental therapy is designed to expand access to care, the model sometimes faces…
Gingivitis May Raise the Stakes for Brain Health
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