In this episode of The Fulcrum Podcast, Paul Logan interviews Dr. Emily Bowen, Program Director of Mountain Empire Community College's Dental Programs. Dr. Bowen discusses the challenges and advancements in dental education and workforce development in rural Virginia. She highlights the success of Mountain Empire’s Dental Assistant and Dental Assistant II Expanded Functions (DA II) programs and their impact on the local community. Dr. Bowen also explains the role of DA IIs in enhancing dental practices and improving patient care. She emphasizes the importance of community support, faculty involvement, and innovative educational models in addressing the dental workforce needs in Virginia. 

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