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 opposition…
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US dental schools will be required to include training in treating patients with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (ID/DD), after the Council on Dental Accreditation (CODA) recently voted to require such training.
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The amount of cash a parent has on hand is the single biggest factor in determining how much the tooth fairy will pay for a tooth, according to the Original Tooth Fairy Poll, sponsored by Delta Dental.
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Statement Regarding a Study Linking Maternal Fluoride…
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) supports community water fluoridation as a safe and effective method for reducing the incidence of dental caries throughout the lifespan.
Study Finds Dental Hygienists Flourish in Small or Midsized Cities
Dental hygienists looking to make a move should consider Sherman, Texas, as this city near Dallas, ranks as the best for dental hygienists, according to a new study by AdvisorSmith.
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To make a natural-looking denture, shading and fit is important. Diamond D’s coloring system is designed to pick up colors of natural tissues and reflect natural light. Diamond D dentures offer incredible fit and…
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