Two new oral health roles are making headlines, but they are not the same. A legal nurse consultant breaks down why these two oral health professionals differ sharply in education, oversight, and impact on access to care.
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Ferris State to Launch Michigan’s First Dental Therapy Program
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Physicians Join the Effort to Broaden Access to Dental Benefits for Adults Covered by Public…
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University of Mississippi Pioneers Oral Health Education for School-Age Children
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