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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

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

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

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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