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Shandra Martinez

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Primary care providers help expand oral health access through national training initiative

The 100 Million Mouths Campaign trains primary care providers to identify oral health concerns, expanding access and improving patient care beyond dental offices.

Leadership program helps dental directors improve care in underserved communities

Program supports dental leaders in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana with skills to manage clinics, improve care, and advocate for underserved patients.

Indiana health center trains local residents as dental assistants to fill workforce gaps

HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center in Valparaiso, covers training costs while preparing local residents for dental assistant jobs, strengthening workforce pipelines and expanding access to care.

How a sisterhood of dentists is expanding public health across Metro Detroit

A collective of African American women dentists delivers public health care, mentorship, and trust to underserved patients across Detroit, Wayne County, and Macomb County.

Health equity, representation drive Detroit dentist’s mission

Once inspired by a high school mentor, Dr. Michele Bloxson now advances health equity through public dentistry and trauma-informed care.

Detroit Schools Health Hubs
How one school system bridges the care gap with innovative Health Hubs

Detroit’s Health Hubs embed medical, behavioral, and dental care inside schools, ensuring students receive essential services and thrive in class.

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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.

NEOMED launches dental program to improve statewide oral health access

NEOMED's new Bitonte College of Dentistry will embed dental students in Ohio communities to improve access and address shortages in rural and urban oral health care.  

Justin Nance at the Van Wert Health Fair.
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.

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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.

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