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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

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

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

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

Maine moves closer to approving dental therapist bill

By Donna Domino

Maine may become the next state to approve midlevel dental providers after the state Senate approved a bill to license dental hygiene therapists who could perform routine oral health procedures after receiving additional training.

February 3, 2014

Maine House backs dental therapist program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Maine House has voted in favor of a bill allowing midlevel dental therapists to practice in the state.

January 29, 2014

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

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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