Dr. Jason Cummins

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5 things I wish I'd known in dental school
The end of the year is the perfect time to reflect. As a new dentist and 2022 dental school graduate, Dr. Jason Cummins reflects on his time in dental school and shares what he wishes he had known before graduation.
December 19, 2022
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