The expansion of dental therapy continues across the nation as a solution to increasing access to care for underserved populations.

Current expansion possibilities can help grow the role of dental hygienists in dental practice and communities across the United States.

Washington State dental therapists practicing in tribal clinics implemented several effective strategies to support the oral health of the patients they serve.

As interest in dental therapy grows, developing and implementing appropriate education programs are key to success.

Variety is the common denominator in the professional life of this clinician.

What a strange year it has been. At its start, who would have guessed we’d see the rise of a global pandemic and its devastating effects on the American economy and the health of its people. But even in the darkest times, there are always…

This timeline demonstrates the progression of dental therapy from its beginnings in the tribal lands of Alaska to its current adoption or consideration in more than a dozen states. Results Alaska native communities with dental…

Dental therapists play an important role in efforts to address racial and ethnic oral health disparities.

This information is from the article What Do You Do At The Reevaluation Appointment? By Timothy J. Hempton, DDS. To read the article, click here.

This information is from the article What Type of Insurance Should I Purchase Before Starting Practice? By Michele Carr, RDH, MA. To read the article, click here.