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Dental Hygienists Seek Independence From Dentists

By Dianne Finch on Wednesday, February 20, 2008.

Lawmakers are considering legislation to allow dental hygienists to open their own practices.

Advocates say the move could expand access to dental care – particularly in rural parts of the state.

But many dentists disagree, and have been vocally opposing such bills here and in other states.

They argue that hygienists don’t have enough training or expertise to treat patients independently.

NHPR’s Dianne Finch reports.

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TOWN MEETING 2008

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New Hampshire Skies To See Lunar Eclipse

By Amy Quinton on Wednesday, February 20, 2008.

Sky gazers across New Hampshire are preparing to watch tonight's lunar eclipse.

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Marketing Manchester to College Grads

By Ellen Grimm on Wednesday, February 20, 2008.

New Hampshire’s business leaders are worried.

The state’s population is aging and college grads aren’t sticking around to find work here.

The concern is that the lack of new blood will cause the state’s economy to lose its vitality.

To help find an answer, the University of New Hampshire has joined up with businesses to find a way to convince college students to start their professional lives here.

NHPR Correspondent Ellen Grimm has the story.

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What the Cod Can Teach the Tuna

By Laura Knoy on Wednesday, February 20, 2008.

Researchers from around the world met in Boston over the weekend to examine the depleted state of our oceans, and specifically the Tuna. For help, they used not only the latest technology but looked back at past mistakes from centuries ago, contained in logbooks, in stories of New England fishermen, and the history of New England’s beloved Cod.

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  • Andrew Rosenberg, Professor at the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space at the University of New Hampshire
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