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ADA launches oral health certification for community health workers

Sep 16, 2026
The ADA Oral Health Ambassador Certificate for Community Health Workers is meant to prepare them to educate patients about oral health.
https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2026/september/ada-launches-oral-health-certification-for-community-health-workers/
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