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...past 20 years, such as generational aspects of oral health, disparities in access to care, and dentistry’s role in the opioid crisis. Let’s embrace this new era! Jill Rethman, RDH,...

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...people must be diagnosed with a gender identity disorder to be approved for various aspects of their transition—from changing their name to undergoing gender confirmation surgery. The reclassification may allow...