Aug 04, 2023 · The Berkshire Eagle Can’t get in to see a dentist in Berkshire County? Some think mobile dental vans like this one will help Talk to anyone who is trying to have a cavity filled or get their teeth cleaned in Berkshire County and you will likely hear the same thing: I can't get in to see a dentist. Dental offices often can’t fit patients in for months — or at all.
Aug 02, 2023 · Public News Service Dental Therapists Could Fill Dental-Health 'Gap' in AZ Since last month, dental therapists can apply for licenses to practice in Arizona, and some believe they'll play a critical role in a state full of dental health disparities.
Jul 30, 2023 · The Daily Reflector Letter: Dental therapy can modernize oral health system Despite recent policy changes, oral health disparities persist in North Carolina. Adding dental therapists to the oral health workforce could cost-effectively increase access to care while building a more representative workforce.
May 16, 2023 · Community Catalyst After Decade-plus Fight Led by Impacted Communities, Washington State Expands Dental Therapy Community Catalyst joins partners in celebrating the bipartisan passage of legislation allowing more communities in Washington state to access routine, community-centered dental care through dental therapists.
Feb 22, 2023 American Dental Therapy Association Joins National Partnership for Dental Therapy as Co-Chair The move will uplift voices of dental therapists in the fight to expand access to equitable care.
Aug 02, 2022 New federal report calls for additional funding and support to grow dental therapy and improve access to oral health A new report from a federal advisory committee calls on Congress and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to implement policies that will advance dental therapy.
