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Dental Therapists Improving Capacity and Efficiency of Dental Teams

Dental therapy is a workforce model that introduces mid-level practitioners – dental therapists – to both preventive and restorative skills. The introduction of.

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Report Documents Australian Oral Health Workforce

The Australian Oral Health Workforce Report was drafted to provide comprehensive data about the demographic, geographic, and employment characteristics of dental hygienists, dental.

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National Partnership for Dental Therapy Grows to More Than a Hundred Organizations

The National Partnership for Dental Therapy (NPDT), which aims to improve access to dental care, has grown to more than a hundred partners.

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Ocasio-Cortez Instagram Post Prompts Calls to Increase Dental Therapy

After Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told her social media followers that she was getting orthodontic treatment because, as a member of Congress, she could.

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Dentistry Tops List of Professions Facing the Greatest COVID-19 Risks

Dentistry accounts for the top four jobs where the risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus is the highest, according to the Alberta Federation.

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Wisconsin Budget Aims to Increase Access to Dental Care

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has announced that his budget will include a $43 million investment to expand dental access across the state. However,.

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Massachusetts Considers Dental Therapy Legislation

Oral healthcare faces significant challenges in Massachusetts. For example, 40% of the children in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Cambridge have a history.

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Massachusetts Considers Dental Therapy Legislation

Oral healthcare faces significant challenges in Massachusetts. For example, 40% of the children in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Cambridge have a history.

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Dental Therapy Proves Effective in Improving Oral Health in Alaska

Children had lower rates of tooth extractions and more preventive care in Alaska Native communities served frequently by dental health aide therapists (DHATs).

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Dental Therapy Proves Effective in Improving Oral Health in Alaska

Children had lower rates of tooth extractions and more preventive care in Alaska Native communities served frequently by dental health aide therapists (DHATs).

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