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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