Dental Therapists: Page 7

Report: Hygienists increase access to care, especially for poor kids
By Donna Domino
Dental hygienists can play a critical role in improving access to high-quality services, especially for underserved populations and children, according to a new report by the National Governors Association. But restrictive state rules, particularly regarding supervision and Medicaid reimbursement, limit their ability to provide a range of services.
January 22, 2014
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Current state of dental hygienist scope-of-practice rules in the U.S.
January 22, 2014
ADHA supports FTC's comments on dental therapist education standards
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) praised the recent Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) comments to the Commission on Dental Accreditation on the proposed standards for dental therapy education programs.
December 9, 2013
Ferguson offers healthcare assessment; FTC comments on dental therapists; Smile Center settles lawsuits
By Tony Edwards
December 8, 2013
FTC endorses CODA standards for dental therapists
By Donna Domino
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is endorsing the proposed accreditation standards for dental therapists by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), saying the therapists could improve access to, and enhance competition for, dental care. But the agency also recommended removing "unnecessary language" about their supervision and practice scope, which could "undermine" improved access.
December 5, 2013
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Maine coalition supports dental hygiene therapists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
To provide more access to affordable dental care, a coalition of oral health activists in Maine is continuing efforts to create a new category of dental hygienists.
November 25, 2013
Dental therapist provides oral care in remote Alaska
By Rob Goszkowski
Conan Murat was one of the first dental therapists to provide treatment in remote areas of tribal Alaska. Now, an article outlining his experiences and unique perspective on the dental therapist's place in dentistry has been published in Health Affairs.
November 12, 2013
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Panel creates dental therapist education standards
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A panel of academic experts has developed a set of evidence-based national standards for education programs that train midlevel providers, also known as dental therapists, in the U.S.
November 4, 2013
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Dental board asks orthodontist about prophies; a new role for dental therapists?
By Kathy Kincade
September 17, 2013
Dental therapists play key role in reporting child abuse
By Rob Goszkowski
Dental therapists in New Zealand are well-positioned to observe signs of child abuse, according to a new study from the University of Otago. The researchers found that these care providers are already reporting it and seeking training to learn more about how best to respond.
September 16, 2013
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Fla. dental board votes on anesthesiology turf battle
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Florida Board of Dentistry has decided against expanding the scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists.
September 4, 2013
Maine Senate defeats dental hygiene therapist bill
By Donna Domino
Just one day after Maine's House of Representatives approved a bill designed to create a new category of dental care provider, the state Senate voted it down. Late Wednesday night, the Senate rejected LD 1230, which would have allowed dental hygiene therapists to perform some procedures normally performed by dentists.
June 19, 2013
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