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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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Alaska’s dental therapists are bringing back smiles

By W.K. Kellogg Foundation

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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Dental Health Aide Therapists: Investing in Our People

By Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Learn how tribal communities in Alaska brought dental therapists to their communities and the health and financial impact it has had.

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Mid-Level Dental Providers: Expanding Care to Every Community

By W.K. Kellogg Foundation

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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Working with Dental Therapists — Dr. Mary Williard | Pew

By Pew Charitable Trusts

Dr. Mary Williard explains how using remote supervision by a dentist allows these practitioners to reach more people in rural areas.

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Economic Viability of Dental Therapists

By Community Catalyst

This report assesses the economic viability of services provided by practicing midlevel dental providers in the U.S. and shows that they are expanding preventive dental care to people who need it most: children and those who can't afford care.

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A smart solution to Washington’s dental health care crisis

By Children's Alliance

Too many Washington children, adults and seniors have no access to routine and preventive dental health care. Dentists and leaders speak up for mid-level dental health care providers for Washington State.

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