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Update From the Oral Health Workforce Research Center (OHWRC)
Audience: American Network of Oral Health Coalitions (ANOHC) Date: September 9, 2024 Presented by: Jean Moore and Simona Surdu
Read MoreTrends in New York State RN Graduations, 2014-2023
Audience: New York State Council of Associate Degree Nursing Date: October 10, 2024 Presented by: Robert Martiniano
Read MoreSupporting the Full Dental Team: Reversing the Shortage of Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants
National Partnership for Dental Therapy Reports indicate an estimated 11% reduction in national dental practice capacity caused by the shortage of dental assistants and dental hygienists in 2022, while the COVID-19 pandemic led to an approximate 8% decrease in dental hygienist employment. Furthermore, enrollment across the United States in dental assisting programs has faced a decrease […]
Read MoreOral Health Needs Assessment for New York State, 2024
The 2024 oral health needs assessment aims to improve access to oral health (OH) services in New York State (NYS) by identifying areas with the highest OH needs and addressing access barriers, particularly for underserved and vulnerable populations. This study adopts a community-centric approach, analyzing OH and social indicators at the rational service area (RSA) […]
Read MoreDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The aim of health equity is to ensure that everyone in the US has the opportunity to be as healthy as possible, by minimizing barriers to health care services. It is widely recognized that structural racism contributes to widening health disparities, and this issue became increasingly apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now more than ever, […]
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