Virginia’s New Scaling Law Sparks a National Conversation About the Future of Preventive Dental Care As workforce shortages reshape healthcare, Virginia’s decision to expand the role of dental assistants raises an important question: can access to care be improved without compromising professional standards? For decades, the dental hygiene appointment has been one of the […]
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DentistryUnited News Analysis: Rising Anti-Fluoride Movement Threatens Oral Health in Rural America
By DentistryUnited NewsDesk: In rural pockets of the United States, a growing anti-fluoride movement is raising alarms among dental professionals, as communities face a potential surge in tooth decay. This trend, coupled with persistent dentist shortages, could reverse decades of progress in oral health, particularly in underserved areas. For dentists, understanding the implications of this […]