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

By W.K. Kellogg Foundation

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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Dental Therapists Are Right for Washington

By Washington Dental Access Campaign

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Dental Therapists: Making a Difference In a Wide Variety of Settings

By Vermont Oral Health Care for All Coalition

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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

By Vermont Oral Health Care for All Coalition

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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Dental Therapists in Federally Qualified Health Centers: Strengthening Dental Care for Underserved Communities

By Community Catalyst & W.K. Kellogg Foundation

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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."

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