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Pew paper reviews new dental therapist research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New research from the University of Connecticut suggests that adding dental therapists to federally qualified health centers could significantly expand the availability of care for millions of American children.
August 1, 2012
ADHA supports MLPs in 'Frontline' response
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has issued a response to the PBS "Frontline" program's "Dollars and Dentists" documentary, praising the program for addressing the "broken nature" of the U.S. dental care system.
June 28, 2012
AGD criticizes Kellogg dental therapist report
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has joined the ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry in voicing concerns over the latest report from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation supporting dental therapists.
April 10, 2012
ADHA responds to questions about ADHP model
By Pam Quinones, RDH
In this response to Dr. Jay Friedman's recent Second Opinion piece, which raised questions about the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) advanced dental hygiene practitioner model, ADHA president Pam Quinones defends the model's goals and educational requirements.
April 9, 2012
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Kellogg report claims global support for dental therapists
By Kathy Kincade
An extensive literature review of care provided by dental therapists worldwide indicates that they offer safe, effective dental care, especially for children, according to a report released April 10 by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. But the ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry say the report falls short.
April 9, 2012
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Mydent donations aid Pa. hygienists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Mydent International is partnering with expanded function dental assistants in Pennsylvania and the Harrisburg Area Community College Dental Assistant Program to help support their continuing education.
February 13, 2012
Wash. lawmakers mull dental therapist bills
By Donna Domino
Will Washington become the next U.S. state to adopt the midlevel provider (MLP) model? State lawmakers will decide this week whether to approve proposed legislation that would allow MLPs to do irreversible procedures with offsite supervision by a dentist.
January 31, 2012
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Wash. dental groups oppose new dental therapist bills
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Representatives of the Washington State Dental Association headed to the state capitol January 27 to discuss proposed legislation that would allow dental therapists and dental hygiene practitioners.
January 26, 2012
Bill would allow Calif. to study midlevel providers
By Donna Domino
Is California gearing up to be the next state to add midlevel providers to the dental team? Lawmakers are considering a bill to allow the state to study the benefits of alternative dental care providers, and at least one state dental group supports the measure.
January 24, 2012
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FTC: Maine dental board trying to restrict IPDHs
By Kathy Kincade
The Maine Board of Dental Examiners is balking at a new law that allows independent practice dental hygienists (IPDHs) to take x-rays without the presence of a dentist as part of an expanded scope-of-practice pilot project. But the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says the board is trying to be too restrictive.
December 11, 2011
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Calif. dentists can now perform Botox
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
California dentists can now perform Botox and dermal filler procedures, the American Academy of Facial Esthetics announced.
November 15, 2011
Australian dental therapists may expand scope of practice
By Kathy Kincade
Efforts are under way to allow the more than 1,500 dental therapists in Australia to expand their current capabilities and provide dental care -- including irreversible procedures -- to adults age 26 and older without the prescription or supervision of a dentist. A pilot project in Victoria yielded positive results.
October 27, 2011
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