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Michigan Licenses Its Second Dental Therapist While Other States Still Wait
As many states stall after passing dental therapy laws, Michigan moves forward with its second licensed provider.
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NC Dental Board Issues Sedation Warning After Child’s Death Raises Oversight…
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Master’s-Level Dental Therapy Program Opens at Pacific University
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Penn Dental Medicine Researcher Designs Innovative Implant
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Knowledge of HIV Shown to Be Lacking Among Oral Health Professionals
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Siu Dental Hygiene Students Get Specialized Laser, Community Dentistry Certifications
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February Sunstar Ebrief Giveaway Recipient Announced
Congratulations to Brittney Silberbauer, CDA, RDH, who is the February winner of the Sunstar Ebrief Giveaway! She will receive a cute dental hygienist wristlet, dental hygienist iced coffee glass, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and…
Veneer Technicians Are a Dangerous New Trend
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Salivary Testing Program Launched to Support the Oral Health of Those With Special Needs
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DentiMax Releases New 1.5 Size Sensor
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Dental Hygiene Excellence With an International Flair
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