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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Dental Therapist Spotlight: Arielle Cawston
Arielle Cawston is breaking down barriers and changing the mindset about dental care for future generations.
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Dental Therapist Spotlight: Rochelle Ferry
Rochelle Ferry, a dental therapist, is helping expand dental care capacity and others through relationship-based care.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Dental Therapist Spotlight: Avena Finkbonner
Avena Finkbonner, a dental therapist, increases access through innovation; school visits and teledentistry help reach more patients.
