VSDS Unites Dental, Medical, and Government Professionals on Opioid Education
On Monday, February 4th, the Vermont State Dental Society and the Vermont Dental Foundation hosted "Spotlight on Opioid Addiction" presented by Columbine High School shooting survivor, Austin Eubanks.
Vermont Health Department leaders spoke about statistics and resources within Vermont. This special event was very well attended by professionals across the state. Governor Phil Scott gave a powerful introduction for the event.
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Leahy Co-sponsors New Bill
Senator Patrick Leahy takes a leadership role and co-sponsors a bill in the US Senate that will improve marketplace competition for healthcare insurance, including dental insurance.
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How the opioid epidemic affects dental health - and what dentists are doing to help
View this Burlington Free Press article involving Dr. Katera Hopkins at the UVM Dental Residency Clinic.
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