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Dental Therapists Are Right for Washington

By Washington Dental Access Campaign

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

By Community Catalyst & W.K. Kellogg Foundation

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Marketplace: A push to improve access to dental care

A new bill in Vermont could grow the ranks of people who can provide affordable, high-quality dental care.

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Indian Country Today: Native Solutions for Oral Health

By Indian County Today

Limited access to dental care is causing pain and disease. What can American Indians do to bring dental care to their communities? This special edition of Indian Country Today highlights native solutions to the oral health crisis such as dental health aide therapists.

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A review of the global literature on dental therapists

By David Nash

An extensive review of the literature documenting care provided by dental therapists and clinical outcomes worldwide indicates that they offer safe, effective dental care to children.

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A review of the global literature on dental therapists – Executive Summary

By David Nash

This executive summary documents evidence that dental therapists can effectively expand access to dental care, especially for children, and is technically competent, safe and effective.

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Providing evidence for expanding the dental care workforce

By David Nash

The report reviews the history and practice of dental therapists in 54 countries ranging from the United States to Malaysia. According to the report, dental therapists provide technically competent, safe and effective care, while also improving access to care.

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PBS NewsHour: Millions of Americans Face Life Without Dental Care

First of two televised PBS NewsHour stories on America's dental care crisis. The lack of access to dental care is a problem that affects millions of Americans. Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser reports.

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Alaska Dental Therapist Program: RTI Evaluation Report

By W.K. Kellogg Foundation

An evaluation of the Dental Health Aide Therapist Workforce model in Alaska.

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