The national organization representing dental hygienists is working diligently to make important changes regarding access to care and license portability.

Through two dental pilot programs, the state moves closer to full utilization of dental therapists.

The Minnesota model of care continues to improve access to care for the state’s vulnerable populations.

Dental therapy legislation keeps moving across the country with 13 states and several Tribal nations implementing this member of the oral health workforce. Dental therapists are working in Tribal clinics in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.1,2…