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Virginia Expands Dental Hygiene Programs | Charlottesville News
Virginia’s dental hygienist shortage is forcing delays in patient care, especially in Charlottesville, where demand far outpaces supply. To fix it, the state is pouring $20 million into community college dental hygiene programs — including a new Associate of Applied Science degree launching at Piedmont Virginia Community College in January. Partnering with Germanna Community College, the program blends hands-on labs with virtual lectures and is already accepting applications for a small inaugural class of five students. Lawmakers are also expanding roles for dental assistants and streamlining…
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