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Recently, there's been a push for a national standard in dental assisting. If dental assistants are necessary for quality patient care, why do their licensing standards differ from state to state? The number of dental assistants in the US is expected to grow in the coming decade, but as of right now, 12 states have no requirement for formal credentialing.

Check out today's lead article to learn more about this debate.