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The Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award Honors Icon in Dental Hygiene…
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Why Routine Patient Shielding May No Longer Be Necessary
Advances in digital imaging, rectangular collimation, and modern radiation science are challenging decades-old shielding practices.
Rice University Students Harness AI to Transform the Front Desk
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Kids With Craniofacial Anomalies Get the Star Treatment at UNC
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Stem Cell Research Opens Doors to Regenerative Dental Tissue Repair
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Study Investigates Dental-Related Emergency Department Visits in North Dakota
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Wisconsin Addresses Shortage of Oral Health Professionals
Wisconsin is facing a severe shortage of oral health professionals, including dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dentists. The shortage may result in longer wait times for patients seeking dental care. Northcentral Technical College…
No Statistically Significant Association Found Between Vitamin D Levels and Caries
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