Oregon on Verge of Getting a New Type of Dentist
Oregon is about to get a new type of dentist. A bill to create “dental therapists” has passed Oregon’s House and Senate, and Gov. Kate … more
Dental Therapists
In Alaska, Dental Therapists Seen As Helping To Improve Oral Health
Dental therapists working in the Yukon-Kuskokwim (YK) Delta region in southwestern Alaska are helping to prevent oral health disease and improve quality of life, according … more
Backers Of Rural Dental Care Find Something To Smile About
It can be hard to keep smiles healthy in rural areas, where dentists are few and far between and residents often are poor and lack … more
Dental Therapists Are Being Suggested To Fill The Gap In Dental Care
A coalition of more than 50 advocacy groups in Kansas has suggested educating dental therapists to work under the supervision of established dentists to help … more
Dental Therapist Programs Require Only Three-Year Program But Are Scrutinized By Many Dentists For Lack Of Training
Lane Community College is in the vanguard of a movement to create a new kind of dental worker for Oregon inner cities, rural areas, migrant … more