City of Gatlinburg will keep fluoride in its water
The City sent a letter to utility customers earlier in August, saying they were considering removing fluoride. Leaders announced Monday that the vote won’t happen. GATLINBURG, Tenn. — The City…
OU College of Dentistry Receives $2.1 Million Grant to Expand Pediatric Residency
OKLAHOMA CITY – The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry has earned a five-year, $2.1 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand the workforce of…
Samaritan Clinic grows dental program with new offices | News
Samaritan Clinic unveiled its new dental offices at the Jackson Street location last week. With recently hired dental services coordinator Lynn Chavez, a registered dental hygienist, the on-site clinic has…
Early challenges to the immune system disrupt oral health
Once viewed only as infectious invaders, bacteria are now understood to play an important role in overall health. For example, the gut microbiome—the community of microorganisms that inhabit the human…
Childhood exam motivates dental hygienist who cares for rural kids
Inspired by a school nurse, Lynda Gregorini now provides dental care and career mentoring to students in rural Michigan schools. This story is part of a series on the…
Blue ridge Free Clinic adds mental health, dental annex
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – The Blue Ridge Free Clinic has added a mental and dental clinic annex to their building, providing a workspace for their dental and mental health workers…