University to study feasibility of dental hygiene program

Northern Michigan University will study the feasibility of creating a dental hygiene education program to meet workforce needs and enhance oral health services for residents. There are currently no dental hygiene programs in Northern Michigan.

The school successfully applied for a $71,500 grant from the Delta Dental Foundation to conduct the study — with all local dental societies signing a joint letter of support.

“Northern Michigan University has established strong dental partnerships with independent practices, tribal health centers and federally qualified health centers that strongly support this exploratory project. The potential to develop a hygiene education model that supports rural health could serve as a model for other rural areas in the nation,” said Elise Bur, director of the NMU Center for Rural Health.

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