ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester has started a new program to address the growing shortage of dentists and dental assistants, something the COVID-19 pandemic is only making worse.
The national shortage of health care providers in the oral health industry comes at a time when staying on top of your oral health could help keep you safe from COVID-19.
“Oral hygiene has a lot to do with your general health” said first year dental student Penelope Perez. “It kind of amazes me how many people don’t understand if