Once a national model for access to care, Chicago’s in-school dental program is losing providers fast amid mounting concerns over oversight, reimbursement, and clinical autonomy.
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Study Reveals Alarming Gap in School Dental Programs
New research shows children without prior dental visits are significantly less likely to receive school-based caries prevention.
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As many states stall after passing dental therapy laws, Michigan moves forward with its second licensed provider.
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ADHA Institute for Oral Health and NCOHF Announce Grant Winners
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