College of Health News

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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.

Dental hygiene students presenting research poster Read More

Puppy loves and dental gloves: positive effects of therapy dogs in dentistry

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Dental Hygiene students present their informational posters to the dental community for continuing education.

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UAA dental students serve up smiles for Children’s Day

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - It was a packed house inside the University of Alaska Anchorage’s dental clinic. Friday was all about serving up smiles for the first ever Children’s Day.

Leah Emery, a UAA dental assisting student. Read More

Training Alaska's Best: Dental Assisting Program Delivers

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Students and employers alike say UAA's dental assisting program is a key to great job placement rates--and excellent patient care.