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Amy Coplen's passion for developing Pacific University's Master of Dental Therapy program required her to go back to class and become a dental therapist herself.
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The second accredited master's program in dental therapy in the U.S. will train a new tier of professionals to bridge the gaps in oral care in rural and underserved communities.
Dental Hygiene Director Amy Coplen Honored by University of Michigan For Oregon Advocacy, Leadership
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Professor Amy Coplen, the director of Pacific University’s School of Dental Hygiene Studies, was named the University of Michigan’s 2022 Dental Hygiene Alumna of the Year Award .
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Pacific University faculty members and supporters have advocated for several years for recognition for a new class of dental care provider. This month, the Oregon Legislature signed on.