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dental hygienists
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New report lays out challenges in expanding practice of dental hygienists
An estimated 61 percent of low-income children — roughly 6.5 million kids — lack dental sealants that could help protect…
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Reporter follows dental hygienists’ battle to treat vulnerable patients
Sacramento-based California Healthline reporter Ana B. Ibarra has been following a battle being waged by independent practice dental hygienists who…
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Rule changes affect dental care for Californians with disabilities
In stories for California Healthline, Ana B. Ibarra has been following a battle being waged by a cadre of independent…
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Briefing focuses on integration of medical, oral health care
Oral health may be essential to overall health but the enduring gap between dental care and medical care impacts everything…
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Coverage of legislative fight over hygienists spotlights work of regional health news service
Through public fights, complicated amendments and rumors of passage, Andy Miller of Georgia Health News followed the drama of House…
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Study: Midlevel providers expand dental care to those in need
From dental therapists working in clinics in rural Alaska and urban Minnesota to hygienists using telehealth technology in California schools,…
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At century mark, dental hygienists celebrate changing profession
Dental hygienists from around the world celebrated the 100th anniversary of their profession in Boston over the past week at…