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Naomi Petrie: A Dental Therapist Profile

The dental workforce also needs to expand, adding mid-level providers – dental therapists – to the dental team.

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Matthew Thorpe – Dental Access Now!

Matthew Thorpe, Columbus resident, shares his story of the difficulties of getting dental care while homeless.

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Working with Dental Therapists – Jeff Bartleson | Children’s Dental Services

Jeff Bartleson, manager of a Minnesota dental clinic, talks about the acceptance of dental therapists in Minnesota, the use of a dental therapist in his office, and the future of dental therapy.

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Dr. Donald Berwick discusses the successes and promise of including Dental Therapists on the Oral Health team

This videotaped message from Dr. Donald Berwick, Senior fellow at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, was presented on January 23, 2017 within the Community Catalyst Dental Access Project webinar: "Patient Health: How dental therapists can improve health outcomes"

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Celebrating Native Heroes in Oral Health – Conan Murat

WKKF recognized #NativeHeroes in oral health - people and organizations working to eliminate barriers to obtaining care or working to ensure that all tribal communities have timely access to quality dental care.

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Alaska’s dental therapists are bringing back smiles

As part of a community-led solution from the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, dental therapists are filling the unmet oral health needs in Alaska. Meet Conan Murat, one of the first dental therapists in Alaska.

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Bonnie’s story: How a dental therapist cares for her community

Bonnie Johnson is part of a new wave of front-line dental professionals who are dramatically improving the way dental care is delivered.