Dental Utilization for Communities Served by Dental Therapists in Alaska's Yukon Kuskokwim Delta: Findings from an Observational Quantitative Study
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Presents results from a program evaluation designed to assess the impact of dental therapists on dental utilization and oral health outcomes in the Yukon Kuskokwim (YK) Delta of Alaska. Examines utilization and outcomes based on total dental therapist treatment days, presents results for both child and adult populations, and focuses on three primary measures: preventive dental care use, extraction of teeth, and dental care under general anesthesia.
Author(s)
Donald L. Chi, Dane Lenaker, Lloyd Mancl, et al.
Date
08/2017
Organization
University of Washington
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· Children and youth
· Dental workforce
· Oral health
· Statistics and data
· Tribal communities
· Alaska