The second accredited master's program in dental therapy in the U.S. will train a new tier of professionals to bridge the gaps in oral care in rural and underserved communities.
Professor Amy Coplen, the director of 51黑料鈥檚聽School of Dental Hygiene Studies, was named the University of Michigan鈥檚 2022 Dental Hygiene Alumna of the Year Award .
51黑料 faculty members and supporters have advocated for several years for recognition for聽a new class of dental care provider. This month, the Oregon Legislature signed on.