Dana Obey can’t do a root canal or a crown at the dental practice where she works in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, but she can do fillings, fluoride treatment and more.
State legislation pending in Albany would license dental therapy in New York, a profession that supporters say would lower costs, expand access to dentistry, shorten waits and improve oral health.
Maintaining good dental health has been difficult in tribal communities, but the introduction of a new kind of dental providers in Wisconsin may provide some help.
Dr. Donald Chi explains the kind of training that dental therapists receive, the critical need for them throughout the U.S., and how they have affected the communities they serve.
Some states in our region are turning to dental therapists to serve tribes or low-income patients.
State funding and a recent donation will boost the Wisconsin dental industry by creating new training programs for dental therapists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.
Dental therapy student provides needed services thanks to scholarship.
Join us as we chat with the incredible Katy Leiviska, a dental therapist who’s revolutionizing access to affordable oral care.
Young children were more likely to get basic dental care, in part due to dental therapists, a new report says.
Introduced by Alaska Natives, the occupation brings oral health care to more areas.
There’s a great divide for Americans who need dental care, with some forced to live with pain and shame while others flash five-figure veneers.
Over 7 million in Florida live in dental deserts – the worst dental shortage in the nation
