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Pacific University to Open a Master of Science in Dental Therapy Program
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Quelling Dental Anxiety With Canine Touch
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Temple University Receives Grant to Study Periodontal Disease Progression
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Approximately 46 million people in rural America face significant barriers to oral healthcare, as revealed by the 2023 State of Oral Health Equity in America (SOHEA) survey conducted by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. The report…
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