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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Could Your Patients’ Oral Microbiome Reveal Their Mental Health?
Emerging research links a less diverse oral microbiome to higher rates of depression, suggesting that the mouth may offer…
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After an illustrious 43-year career at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Terri Tilliss, RDH, MS, MA, PhD, has retired and reflected on her remarkable journey. She initially joined the school as a part-time faculty…
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University of Maine Expands Its Dental Hygiene and Dental Assistant Programs
Thanks to a generous $665,000 grant from Northeast Delta Dental, the University of Maine clinic in Lewiston is set to undergo significant expansion. This grant will not only enhance education programs and facility resources but will also…
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