As states like Nevada consider lowering dental hygiene academic requirements, the University of Pittsburgh is taking a different approach by expanding access to care while maintaining educational rigor. A new Regional Training Center in Titusville,…
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Next-Gen Dental Implants That “Feel” Like Natural Teeth Show Promise in Early…
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Approximately 46 million people in rural America face significant barriers to oral healthcare, as revealed by the 2023 State of Oral Health Equity in America (SOHEA) survey conducted by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. The report…
Pennsylvania Considers Reinstating Dental Benefits to Medicaid
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Unique Collaboration Works to Provide Dental Care to Those Experiencing Homelessness
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ADA Asks for Extension Regarding the Corporate Transparency Act
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