School of Allied Health News

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Slideshow: School of Allied Health Pinning Ceremony

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The School of Allied Health celebrates its summer graduates with a memorable pinning ceremony on July 27, 2023, at the Edward & Cathryn Rasmuson Hall of the University of Alaska Anchorage.

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UAA dental hygiene students step up to serve Alaskans in need

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The Remote Area Medical (RAM) nonprofit clinic recently made its first visit to Alaska, setting up pop-up clinics in Anchorage and Fairbanks to provide free dental, vision, and medical services to those in need. However, RAM faced a challenge when it came to staffing the clinics with dental hygiene volunteers.

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UAA Dental Clinic provides free dental care to children

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Dental hygiene students give back to the community by providing free dental care to children during the 2nd annual Children’s Day event.

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Slideshow: Dental hygiene program recognizes Orange Shirt Day

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Clinicians and students in the dental hygiene program wear orange shirts to recognize Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters.

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Dental Hygiene Bill brings new opportunities to graduates

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UAA dental hygiene faculty participate in the signing of a Bill they say could open up additional practice options for students after graduation.