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ADHA weighs in on dental therapy education programs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has submitted comments to the Commission on Dental Accreditation regarding the proposed accreditation standards for dental therapy education programs.
December 2, 2014
FTC urges accreditation standards for dental therapy programs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff today submitted comments to the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), urging CODA to finalize and adopt accreditation standards for dental therapy education programs.
November 30, 2014
Dental therapists in school-based programs improve access to care
By Donna Domino
Using dental therapists in school-based programs is the best way to improve access to oral healthcare for underserved children, according to the authors of an article published in the American Journal of Public Health.
June 9, 2014
2013 10 25 14 09 16 897 Boy Dental Exam 200
ADHA supports creation of dental hygiene therapists in Maine
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) is applauding the creation of a dental hygiene therapist license in Maine, after Gov. Paul LePage signed the bill into law on April 28.
May 1, 2014
Maine governor signs bill creating new license for dental therapists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Maine Gov. Paul LePage has signed a bill into law that establishes a new license for dental hygiene therapists in the state.
April 28, 2014
Maine Legislature approves dental therapist bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Maine Legislature has approved a midlevel dental therapist bill, which is expected to be signed by Gov. Paul LePage.
April 20, 2014
England's chief dental officer advocates for dental therapists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
England's chief dental officer, Dr. Barry Cockcroft, is advocating a greater role for dental therapists, saying they will help reduce waiting lists for patients.
April 13, 2014
Dental therapists bill advances in Maine Legislature
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Maine lawmakers have approved an amended version of a measure that would create midlevel dental therapists who could perform routine oral health procedures.
March 5, 2014
Report: Minn. dental therapists are making an impact
By Rob Goszkowski
Dental therapists are having a positive impact in several areas in Minnesota, according to a preliminary progress report by the state's health department and dental board issued to the state Legislature. However, the Minnesota Dental Association says it's too early to tell.
March 5, 2014
2013 09 24 11 20 23 414 Dental Team 200
Dental therapists' value measured by Pew report participant
By John T. Powers
In this Second Opinion column, Dr. John T. Powers responds to questions about a Pew study that focused on how he integrated a dental therapist into his private practice. As with any report, the Pew study did not include every detail, so Dr. Powers wants to offer some additional information to help answer any questions. He also explains what he sees in his community and why the decision made financial sense.
February 24, 2014
2014 02 24 14 35 31 866 Powers John T 200b
In response to the Pew report on dental therapists
By Thomas Ward, DMD, MPH
In this Second Opinion column, Thomas Ward, DMD, MPH, acknowledges the great work the Pew Charitable Trusts does, but on reading its report on dental therapists, he finds some crucial details missing.
February 19, 2014
2013 12 23 15 23 25 385 Second Opinion 200
Pew report: Dental therapists increase profits, patients
By Donna Domino
Dental therapists increased profits, patient visits, and the number of new patients at two practices, one in the U.S. and one in Canada, according to a new Pew report. The dentists who hired them praised their abilities, noting that the therapists allow them to do more complex procedures.
February 17, 2014
2013 05 08 09 57 34 145 Woman Dentist 200
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