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Native Oral Health in Washington

Dental therapists are helping to meet the oral health care needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Learn more about Washington's efforts.

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Seattle Times Editorial: Expand coverage with dental therapists and Medicaid reimbursements

State lawmakers shouldn’t choose between paying dentists higher rates for treating Medicaid or licensing dental therapists. They should do both.

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Mid-Level Dental Providers: Expanding Care to Every Community

Mid-level providers are critical to expanding access to dental care. Working with dentists and hygienists they help provide preventive and routine dental services, oral health education and a dental home in underserved communities.

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Stories of Inadequate Care

Dental disease is the number one chronic illness among children in America. Poor children and children of color are disproportionately affected.