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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.
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 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.
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.
August 16, 2017
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new paper that studies the effect of dental therapists being allowed to provide services on dental utilization rates.
July 12, 2017
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines dental health care and the licensing of dental therapists and how Maine should tweak its regulations to allow dental therapists to provide the dental services the state desperately needs.
June 21, 2017
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new proposal in Ohio that would create a new mid-level care license for dental therapists and allow them to practice under the supervision of a dentist.
January 3, 2018
In this Research & Commentary, Charles Katebi examines Dental Therapy and a proposal in Florida that would expand access to dental care for rural patients.
January 20, 2017
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines dental health care and the need for an expanded role for dental therapists in North Dakota.
August 30, 2016
In this Research & Commentary, state government relations manager Logan Pike discusses why states should reform their licensing laws to allow for dental therapists to practice.
June 21, 2017
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines dental service organizations and how they can improve the cost and availability of dental services in Missouri.
April 24, 2017
In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines dental service organizations and how they can improve the cost and availability of dental services.
January 5, 2018
It's a new year! Start it off right by being informed about the latest in public policy. The Patriot’s Toolbox supplies the tools to help you take action to further the maximum number of free-market principles possible in this new year.
November 17, 2017
This week's leaflet looks at fracking bans and regulations across the states.
February 16, 2017
Civil asset forfeiture has united people cross the political spectrum including the American Civil Liberties Union, the Institute for Justice, and the Koch Association.
October 6, 2017
The Heartland Institute is hosting their 2017 Emerging Issues Forum and America First Energy Conference in Houston, November 7-9, 2017.
September 22, 2017
This week's Leaflet examines a new Policy Brief titled "Don't Wait for Congress to 'Fix' Health Care: States can implement real health care solutions today," by Heartland Senior Policy Analyst Matthew Glans
August 18, 2017
This week's Leaflet examines college prep programs around the country.
October 3, 2016
Dental therapists practice in more than 50 countries, yet all but four states prevent these oral care equivalent of physician assistants from treating patients.
June 28, 2017
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Trinity Lutheran v. Comer opens the door for schools to implement school choice programs.
September 29, 2016
EdChoice, formally the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice, recently published the results of a national survey it conducted of nearly 350 state lawmakers titled “Surveying State Legislators"
September 15, 2016
State Government Relations Manager Logan Pike argues dental therapy is gaining popularity throughout the United States.
