Jan 25, 2023 · La Conner Weekly News Tribal dental program gets Medicaid funding Dental therapists provide greater access to oral health care. A federal court has ruled that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services must provide Medicaid funding for dental therapy provided to tribal communities in the state of Washington.
Jan 24, 2023 · Skagit Valley Herald Swinomish tribe wins court battle over funding for dental therapists The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and state of Washington won a court fight that will now permit federal Medicaid coverage of dental therapy on tribal lands in the state.
Jan 19, 2023 · Washington State Office of the Attorney General Ninth Circuit reverses Trump Administration decision to deny Medicaid funding for Tribal Dental Health Aide Therapists A federal appeals court orders the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to cover the costs of dental therapy provided to people enrolled in Medicaid on tribal land in Washington.
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.
Jan 26, 2022 Experts Develop Model Dental Therapy Regulations Today, the National Partnership for Dental Therapy (NPDT) announced the release of the Model Dental Therapist Rule and Best Practices Guide (the Model Rule), which will support the implementation, regulation and growth of the dental therapy profession.
Mar 11, 2021 100+ Organizations Endorse Dental Therapists The community-driven movement to improve access to dental care has grown to include more than 100 partners, including the National Congress of American Indians, MomsRising, the National Rural Health Association and The Pew Charitable Trusts.
