Oral Health in Rural Communities – News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Jan 21, 2025 - Announces a new Rural Oral Health Seminar Toolkit and a renewed partnership between the National Rural Health Association and CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. Includes a call for submissions for the 2025 Compendium of Oral Health Best Practices, a resources that will showcase programs and initiatives focused on rural oral health quality and access. Submissions are due March 31, 2025.
Source: National Rural Health Association
Dec 30, 2024 - Discusses a new dental school in Arkansas, the first in the state. School administrators hope that the program will reduce dental workforce shortages, particularly for rural areas. Highlights funding and oral care access disparities.
Source: Arkansas Advocate
Last Updated: 1/22/2025