Early childhood caries (ECC) is the most common chronic, preventable disease affecting children worldwide, with nearly half of United States children experiencing caries by adolescence. Left untreated, ECC can harm a child’s health,…

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Expanded partnership enhances practice workflows by delivering real-time data flow, bringing membership plans closer to daily operations.

Two new oral health roles are making headlines, but they are not the same. A legal nurse consultant breaks down why these two oral health professionals differ sharply in education, oversight, and impact on access to care.

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