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Sanders, Welch announce new dental clinic and training partnership

Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., announced the construction of a new dental clinic in Vermont.

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A new dental clinic is set to become Vermont's largest, established through a collaboration between the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry and the Vermont State Dental Society, supported by $4.6 million in federal funding secured by Senators Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch. Scheduled to open in 2027, it will feature 49 dental chairs and serve as a clinical site and training center for dental students. This initiative aims to enhance access to dental care in a state facing workforce shortages and to address significant oral health issues among its population.

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Sanders, Welch announce new dental clinic and training partnership

  • by Olivia Anderson

  • April 13, 2026

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