Something to smile about: Dental college's new program a big win for grins

The U.S. dental industry faces declining numbers of new dentists, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Nova Southeastern University tackles the problem head-on.

  • By Brian Hartz
  • | 4:00 p.m. November 18, 2022
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Dr. Hal Lippman is the executive associate dean of operations at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine. (Photo by Mark Wemple)
Dr. Hal Lippman is the executive associate dean of operations at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine. (Photo by Mark Wemple)
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On Friday, Oct. 28, Nova Southeastern University’s Clearwater campus dedicated its Drs. Kiran and Pallavi Patel International Dental Program, an initiative that aims to help overcome several challenges facing the U.S. dental industry.

 

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