Dental therapists have been practicing in other parts of the world for decades, but in the U.S. they are relatively few and far between. Like a hygienist, dental therapists can do cleanings as well as ...

Ferris State University announced the launch of Michigan's first Dental Therapy training program, aiming to improve access to oral health care in shortage areas.

Many Americans lack proper access to dental care. Could creating more dental therapists—clinicians who have less training than dentists but can provide some routine dental care like exams and fillings ...

During a game of Red Rover when she was 16 years old, Rochelle "Roz" Siuvuq Ferry lost a front tooth. Ferry, who is Inupiaq, remembers having to get on a plane to get from her remote Alaskan village ...

Dental therapy is finally poised for success, says Cat Edney, but how can we take full advantage of this opportunity?

Northern Maine and southern California don’t seem to have a lot in common — until you start looking for affordable, accessible dental care. In such disparate communities, and thousands in between, ...

The measure ( HB 363) seeks to address dentist shortages in some areas, and is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Rules ...

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Custom-fitted oral appliances reduce airway obstruction by physically repositioning the lower jaw or tongue forward during ...

Republican Rep. Linda Chaney, the bill sponsor, noted earlier this month when the House cleared her legislation that Florida lacks about 1,300 dentists. She said 5.9 million Floridians live in 274 ...

Do you think adding a dental therapist to your dental care team will help you reach the underserved communities that need access to basic oral healthcare? The Pacific University School of Dental ...