Dental Therapists, Who Can Fill Cavities and Check Teeth, Get the OK in More States
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Stateline
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Date
Jul 17, 2024
Summary
Describes the role of dental therapists, a provider type licensed to provide basic preventative care under the supervision of a dentist, in expanding oral healthcare access in rural and underserved communities. Highlights the work of dental therapists in tribal communities in Alaska and Washington, where oral health needs are significant and dentists are in short supply.
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Access · American Indian or Alaska Native · Dental workforce · Health workforce supply and demand · Oral health · Policy · Scope of practice · Uninsured and underinsured · Alaska · Washington