Dental hygienists hit the road to expand oral care
Three hygienists across Michigan use foundation-funded vans to deliver preventive dental care to underserved children and families.
State of Health
State of Health is a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges. Previous coverage examined health disparities and how they affect Michigan's children and seniors and integrated care and its potential to improve Michiganders' health. This series is made possible with funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.
Dental therapy offers Michigan an innovative path to expand essential oral health care
Michigan introduces licensed dental therapists to address provider shortages, empowering students to deliver vital community care.
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.
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.
NEOMED launches dental program to improve statewide oral health access
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Kent County Eviction Prevention Task Force addresses unmet needs behind evictions
Evictions plummeted during the pandemic and soared again after federal protections ended. That led a coalition of Kent County organizations and individuals to form the Kent County Eviction Prevention Task Force.
Ohio hygienist trains future workforce through outreach role
Justin Nance blends teaching and patient care to combat workforce shortages and inspire the next generation of dental hygienists in Ohio.
How an Indiana hygienist inspires careers, expands access as an industry ambassador
Hali Householder helps recruit future dental hygienists and promotes whole-body health through a pioneering workforce initiative tackling care shortages.
MSU’s PA Medicine program helps fill the gap in health care in rural Michigan
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Cincinnati’s school dental clinics bring relief to thousands
Serving 24,000 patients annually, the Cincinnati Health Department dental program brings year-round care to students and community patients through an innovative public-private partnership.
