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Nearly eradicated from the United States for decades, the virus has seen a resurgence in more than a dozen states, including Washington and California.

This year, Oregon started requiring dentists to complete 56 hours of hands-on training before placing any implants following dozens of state investigations of botched surgeries and other implant failures

Nationally known voices contend the proposed hospital merger would far exceed market consolidation limits set by the federal government that are intended to preserve competition and keep costs down. The university argues that it is exempt from those federal limits, adding that the deal's benefits to the public outweigh any downsides.