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Wash. tribe hires dental therapist for basic oral care
By Donna Domino
Citing an oral health crisis in their community, the Swinomish Indians of Washington state became the first tribe in the lower 48 states to hire a dental therapist to provide basic oral health services.
January 13, 2016
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Vt. Senate passes licensed dental therapist bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Vermont Senate passed a bill on Friday, April 3, that would allow licensed dental therapists to practice in the state.
April 5, 2015
NM House passes dental therapist bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The New Mexico House of Representatives passed a bill on March 17 that would create a new category of dental therapists in the state, according to an article in the Albuquerque Journal.
March 18, 2015
NM legislative committee passes dental therapist bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A New Mexico legislative committee has passed a bill that would create a category of dental therapists in the state
February 23, 2015
CODA adopts dental therapy education accreditation standards
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) has adopted accreditation standards for dental therapy education programs. The decision will allow accredited dental institutions to train midlevel providers.
February 10, 2015
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
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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
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