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New ASTDD Foundation Will Expand Investment in Oral Health Leadership and Capacity

Victor, NY, April 10, 2026 — The Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) today announced the official launch of the ASTDD Foundation, Inc., a philanthropic 501(c)(3) organization created to expand support for public oral health…

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British Man Dies by Suicide After Traveling to Turkey for Dental Care

A devastating case highlights the clinical, ethical, and emotional risks of dental tourism, and why oral health professionals must…

Chicago’s School Dental Program Is Unraveling and Dentists Say Bureaucracy Is…

Once a national model for access to care, Chicago’s in-school dental program is losing providers fast amid mounting concerns over…

Study Reveals Alarming Gap in School Dental Programs

New research shows children without prior dental visits are significantly less likely to receive school-based caries prevention.

Michigan Licenses Its Second Dental Therapist While Other States Still Wait

As many states stall after passing dental therapy laws, Michigan moves forward with its second licensed provider.

NC Dental Board Issues Sedation Warning After Child’s Death Raises Oversight…

A new memo from the North Carolina Dental Board clarifies that dentists, not CRNAs, remain fully responsible for sedation…

Master’s-Level Dental Therapy Program Opens at Pacific University

A newly accredited master’s-level dental therapy program aims to expand access to care, but not all are celebrating.

New ASTDD Foundation Will Expand Investment in Oral Health Leadership and Capacity

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England ceased all pandemic-related restrictions on February 15, as COVID-19 cases continued on a precipitous…

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