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May 2, 2017
One solution to state oral health care provider shortages is giving dentists greater discretion to use dental therapists and dental hygienists.
February 14, 2017
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines dental scope of practice laws and how Georgia could improve dental-care access by expanding scope of practice to dental therapists and hygienists.
October 21, 2019
In this Policy Tip Sheet, Matthew Glans examines Florida's dentist shortage and how creating a new license for mid-level dental therapists could be one solution to expand the availability of dental care.
January 24, 2020
In this Policy Tip Sheet, Matthew Glans examines a new bill in Washington State that would permit dental therapists in Washington while setting new rules and requirements for licensure and the scope of practice for DTs.
April 9, 2019
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses two proposed bills in Washington that would allow dental therapists to practice as mid-level providers.
April 1, 2019
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examine two bills being considered in the Wisconsin General Assembly that would provide for the licensure of dental therapists.
March 15, 2019
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses two proposed bills in Florida that would allow dental therapists to practice as mid-level providers.
February 8, 2019
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Wisconsin's dental health care shortage and how mid level providers like dental therapists could help fill this gap.
May 31, 2018
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines the positive effects of dental therapy expansion and how Mississippi should open its market to and license dental therapists.
February 26, 2019
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new proposed law in Idaho that would allow the Idaho Board of Dentistry to license dental therapists, a reform that could help address the state's dental health shortage.
October 11, 2018
In this Research & Commentary, Charles Katebi examines a proposal in Michigan that would expand access to dental care for patients in rural communities and inner cities.
June 13, 2018
A proposed law in Massachusetts would license dental therapists in the state who would provide oral health care services such as cleanings and some nonsurgical care under the supervision of a licensed dentist, particularly to low-income residents.
July 1, 2015
This paper by Elena Rios, President and CEO of the National Hispanic Medical Association examines the current status of minority community health and the important relationship between Medicaid, minority communities and dental service organizations.
April 13, 2018
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposal in Ohio that would improve access to dental care for all Ohioans and lower unnecessary barriers by allowing dental therapists (DTs) to provide needed care to Ohio patients.
July 11, 2017
Dentists are expanding access to health care by hiring midlevel dental providers legalized in just a few states.
March 1, 2019
Heartland Institute has released a new policy brief that makes the case for expanding dental access through dental therapy, which is legal only in a handful of states.
February 20, 2018
In this Research & Commentary, Charles Katebi examines Dental Therapy and a proposal in Kansas that would expand access to dental care for rural patients.
November 10, 2017
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposal that would improve access to dental care for all Arizonans by allowing dental therapists to provide needed care.
September 27, 2017
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new proposal in Michigan to improve access to dental care by expanding the role of dental therapists.
September 15, 2017
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a proposal that would improve access to dental care for all Bay Staters by allowing dental therapists and hygienists to provide needed care.
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