Tag: Dental Care

Poll Finds Support for Mid Level Dental Providers

A concept based on an Alaskan program to make dental care more accessible is gaining support across the nation.

Dental Pioneer Robert Lathrop Leaves Legacy of Service to Rural Communities

Kotzebue dental pioneer Robert Lathrop died on June 8, in Anchorage. He was 87 years old. Lathrop worked for the Territorial Department of Health's Mobile Marine Unit on the ship MV Health, during the 1940s, traveling from Kodiak to Point Hope to provide dental care.

Alaska News Nightly: June 14, 2011

Kuskokwim River Closed to King Salmon Fishing by Emergency Order, State Closes Anchor River to Fishing, AK Pride Pays Forward Their ‘Today’ Show Donations, Redistricting Board Holds Ceremonial Signing of Plan, and more...