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Tag: Dental Therapy

Community Engagement

Dental therapy movement grows with new education programs

Skagit Valley College in Washington State received accreditation for its Dental Therapy program, becoming the second in the U.S. to offer education and ...
By Caroline BruntonNovember 4, 20220
ECT Header Dental Therapy Book Wendell Potter
Health

Wendell Potter discusses the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s new dental therapy book

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)’s new e-book, “For Want of a Dentist: The Rise of the Dental Therapy Movement in Tribal Nations and ...
By Every Child ThrivesNovember 2, 20210
Dental Therapists in the United States: Advancing Health Equity
Health

Dental therapists in the United States: Advancing health equity

In Brief “Dental Therapists in the United States” is a new study published in the journal Medical Care that examines the drivers and ...
By Every Child ThrivesOctober 25, 20210
Brieanne Borntrager
Health

Dental Therapist Spotlight: Brieanne Borntrager

Brieanne Borntrager knew from an early age that she wanted to pursue a career in oral health. At the University of Wisconsin, she ...
By Dana LinnaneMarch 20, 20210
Dental Therapist Spotlight: Angela Johnson
Health

Dental Therapist Spotlight: Angela Johnson

Angela Johnson always wanted her profession to be community centered. After being introduced to dental therapy by a friend, she found that she ...
By Dana LinnaneMarch 19, 20210
Dental Therapist Spotlight: Arielle Cawston
Health

Dental Therapist Spotlight: Arielle Cawston

Arielle Cawston is breaking down barriers and changing the mindset about dental care for future generations.
By Every Child ThrivesFebruary 24, 20210
Dental Therapist Spotlight: Rochelle Ferry
Health

Dental Therapist Spotlight: Rochelle Ferry

Rochelle Ferry, a dental therapist, is helping expand dental care capacity and others through relationship-based care.
By Every Child ThrivesFebruary 18, 20210
Health

Dental therapists expand access to care

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation is featuring several practicing, community dental therapists and sharing how they ...
By Dana LinnaneFebruary 3, 20210
Jason Mecum
Health

Dental Therapist Spotlight: Jason Mecum

Jason Mecum, a dental therapist, earns trust and makes an impact through community outreach as a new member of the Lower Elwha ...
By Every Child ThrivesFebruary 2, 20210
image of Alasa -- where Avena Finkbonner works
Health

Dental Therapist Spotlight: Avena Finkbonner

Avena Finkbonner, a dental therapist, increases access through innovation; school visits and teledentistry help reach more patients.
By Every Child ThrivesFebruary 2, 20210
Sarah Chagnon
Health

Dental Therapist Spotlight: Sarah Chagnon

Sarah Chagnon, a dental therapist, discovers community connection and flexibility are the key to making a difference through dental therapy.
By Every Child ThrivesFebruary 2, 20210
Dental Therapy Educational program
Health

Equity and leadership spur dental therapy tipping point

The National Partnership for Dental Therapy and the National Coalition of Dentists for Health Equity are advancing oral health equity and access. Building ...
By Dana LinnaneJanuary 30, 20200

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