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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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You don’t need to be a dentist to fill a cavity
Reason.com's Eric Boehm writes that midlevel 'dental therapists' can care for underserved Medicaid patents—but dentists see competition.
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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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State dentists lobby is blocking potential source of low-cost care
Dental health for the poor is a big problem in Washington state. Some see dental therapists as a route to less expensive care. But the powerful state dentists association has thwarted efforts to allow the therapists.
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Dental Therapists Are Right for Vermont
Adding DHATs to VT will help with the economy and with access for people in VT. There are already places to train them.
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Grand Forks Herald Editorial: Evidence grows in favor of dental mid-levels
The Grand Forks Herald says the writing is on the wall: "Mid-level dental practitioners are going to be part of North Dakota's future."