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University of Utah Strives to Attract Oral Health Professionals to High-Need Areas |
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Sunday, December 31, 2023 11:38 AM |
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The state of Utah faces a paradoxical challenge in dental care despite having a high number of dentists per capita. Eighteen out of 29 counties in Utah are designated as dental health professional shortage areas, with 35 high-needs clinics desperately requiring oral health providers. This maldistribution disproportionately affects rural, Tribal, and minority communities, resulting in poorer health outcomes due to limited access. Read more.
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