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Michigan Licenses Its Second Dental Therapist While Other States Still Wait
As many states stall after passing dental therapy laws, Michigan moves forward with its second licensed provider.
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NC Dental Board Issues Sedation Warning After Child’s Death Raises Oversight…
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Master’s-Level Dental Therapy Program Opens at Pacific University
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The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has introduced interim policies on scaling procedures and airway health screenings, pushing for advanced education and expanded roles for dental hygienists. These policies, set for official…
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NYU Dentistry to Host Disability and Health Policy Symposium—Nov. 13
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