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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 being constructed in Vermont.
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The clinic will be the largest in the state with 49 dental chairs.
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It is a partnership between the University of Detroit Mercy and Vermont State Dental Society.
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Federal funding of $4.6 million was secured by Senators Sanders and Welch.
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The first cohort of dental students will arrive in 2027, aiming for over 60 students annually.
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The initiative targets dental care access and workforce shortages in Vermont.
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Nearly half of children in Vermont experience tooth decay.