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Community Catalyst, National Indian Health Board Launch National Partnership to Increase Access to Dental Care Across the U.S.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Community Catalyst and the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) are launching the National Partnership for Dental Therapy to accelerate the authorization of dental therapists nationwide.
Authorize dental therapists so all Washingtonians get the oral care they deserve | The Seattle Times
In the Seattle Times, Pediatrician Dr. Benjamin Danielson, calls for Washington legislators to authorize dental therapists to be expanded to all communities.
Dentist Shortage Can Be Solved by Training More Dental Therapists | Newsmax
Dental Therapist Bill Could Expand Access To Dental Care | KUNM
New Mexico’s KUNM airs story about measure to authorize dental therapists. Measure voted out of House health care committee unanimously and heads to the House Judiciary Committee.
Felzkowski: Support Growing For Free-Market Fix To Dental Care Gap | McIver Institute
MacIver Institute in Wisconsin features success of Minnesota dental therapists in a call to authorize the providers despite opposition from special interest group.
Proposal to fill dental hole draws debate | Channel 12 News
Channel 12 News in Tallahassee, FL reports on efforts by community to authorize dental therapist to expand access in Florida.
Michigan Passes Dental Therapist Legislation | Dimensions Magazine
Dimensions Magazine highlights the Michigan new law authorizing dental therapists signed on by Governor Snyder on December 28, 2018.
ANTHC Health Aide Training Programs awarded High Honors by Harvard Honoring Nations | Alaska Native Tribe Health Consortium
Harvard’s Honoring Nations Project awarded the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium’s (ANTHC) three health aide training programs, collaboratively known as the Tribal Community Health Provider Programs, with its High Honors award.
Opinion: Oral health in Alachua County — a state of decay | The Gainsville Sun
The Gainsville Sun publishes an Opinion Piece by Scott Tomar, DDS, addresses oral health crisis in Florida, highlighting dental therapists as way to improve access to care.
Letter to the editor: Change ND law so dental therapists can practice in state | The Jamestown Sun
Sheri Solsang, a native North Dakotan and dental therapist now living and working in Minnesota, pens this letter to the editor outlining how dental therapists could help improve oral health in North Dakota.
Opinion: I’m disabled, and it took me 15 years to find a dentist in Michigan | Bridge Michigan
Paul Palmer, chairman of the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council, discusses the many obstacles he, and many other people with disabilities, faced in trying to find a dentist in Michigan. He discusses how dental therapists could help.
Our editorial: Open door for dental therapists in Michigan | The Detroit News
The Detroit News makes the case for dental therapy in Michigan, highlighting how dental therapists can improve access to care and the Michigan Primary Care Association’s support for dental therapy.
Alaska Native story about innovation, oral health, and rethinking the university | Indian Country Today
Indian Country Today highlights the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium’s refashioning of Alaska Pacific University as a Tribal college to train dental therapists in this video.
Dental Care Gaps in America | Pew
Pew’s After the Fact Podcast follows Minnesota dental therapist Christy Jo Fogerty as she provides dental care to underserved children.
Arizona shows how America can expand access to dental care | The Hill
The Hill discusses Arizona’s passage of dental therapy legislation, highlighting how the provider can play a role in addressing the U.S.’ dental care crisis.
Dental Health Aide Therapists: One year later | Oral Health Watch
Oral Health Watch reflects on the year since Washington State authorized dental therapists to practice on Tribal lands, describing the positive impact the provider has had on the oral health of Tribal communities in Washington.
Arizona law creates dental therapists to handle fillings, extractions and crowns | The Arizona Daily Star
The Arizona Daily Star highlighted the passage of Arizona’s dental therapy law and underscored the strong support of Arizona tribes in getting the law passed.
Dental Therapists are making a difference in my practice and in my state | The Arizona Capitol Times
The Arizona Capitol Times published a story written by Dr. John Powers, a private practice dentist in Minnesota, who discusses how hiring dental therapists has helped him grow his practice and expand care to Minnesotans with Medicaid coverage.
Legislators Consider If 'Dental Therapy' Could Improve Access In Rural Ohio | WOSU Public Radio
WOSU public media highlights the lack of access to dental care many communities in Ohio face and the role that dental therapists could play to address the problem.
Dr. Donald Chi named Pediatric Dentist of the Year | The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Lead researcher of Alaska dental therapy study, Dr. Donald Chi, named Pediatric Dentist of the Year by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Fearmongering is behind opposition to dental therapists | The Arizona Republic
Deb Kappas, Vice President of the Arizona Dental Hygienists Association, opinion piece published in The Arizona Republic outlining how dental therapists would support patients in Arizona.
Will States Take the Lead on Healthcare? | The Goldwater Institute
The Director of Healthcare Policy at the Goldwater Institute discusses the bipartisan support of dental therapy using the Dental Care for Arizona coalition, a diverse group that successfully advocated for dental therapy in Arizona.
Coconino Voices: Dental therapists would fill oral care gap on Rez | The Arizona Daily Sun
Arizona Daily Sun discusses why State Sen. Jamescita Mae Peshlakai from Arizona supports dental therapy as way to improve access to oral health care for her community.
Momentum increases in states to expand dental workforce | Wendell Potter
Author and journalist, Wendell Potter, provides an overview of the history of dental therapy in the U.S. and outlines the growing momentum spreading throughout the country with several states.
Remove barriers to dental care | Arizona Senator Nancy Barto
Blog released by Arizona Sen. Nancy Barto’s recent article in the Arizona Capitol Times covering oral health access to care issues and how dental therapy would help.
Remove barriers to dental care
Blog released by Arizona Sen. Nancy Barto’s recent article in the Arizona Capitol Times covering oral health access to care issues and how dental therapy would help.
What Minnesota Can Teach Wisconsin About Dental Therapists And Filling The Access Gap | McIver Institute
Article published by the MacIver Institute highlighting how Wisconsin could learn from Minnesota’s successful fight to authorize dental therapists.
Port Gamble S’Klallam Becomes First Washington Tribeto Hire Dental Therapist After Passage of Groundbreaking Legislation
In 2017, Washington State passed legislation authorizing dental therapists to practice on Tribal land. Following the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, which hired a dental therapist in 2016, Port Gamble S’Klallam hired their first dental therapist.
Dental therapists expand dental care in rural Minnesota | Prarie Public News
Prairie Public News story profiling dental therapist Teresa Bushnell discussing how her practice in rural, community-based settings helps expand access to dental care for Minnesotans.
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