Health Workforce Research

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Findings From a Scoping Review of Dental Therapy Research

A scoping review was conducted to assess the evidence base for dental therapy in the United States and identify gaps in knowledge regarding its implementation, safety, quality, economic impact, and contribution to access to care. In this webinar, Beth Mertz, leader of the review team, presents key findings from the research. Co-sponsored by Schuyler Center...

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The Association Between Oral Health Care and Pregnancy Outcomes of Low Birth Weight and Preterm Birth: Analysis of the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System From 2016 Through 2020

Both low birth weight and preterm birth pose serious health risks for infants, including being born with or developing a severe disability, having oral health problems, and experiencing infant mortality. Although the global prevalence of low birth weight declined from 2000 through 2020, prevalence in the United States and Canada increased during the same period....

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About HWTAC

Established to support the efforts of the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis (NCHWA), the Health Workforce Technical Assistance Center (HWTAC) provides technical assistance to states and organizations that engage in health workforce planning. Our strength at HWTAC is our experience and knowledge about health workforce research. We offer a wide array of technical expertise to support health workforce planning at many levels.

HWTAC is based at the Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS) at the College of Integrated Health Sciences, University at Albany, State University of New York.

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