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Advancing New Workforce Models
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation supported Alaska's efforts to create a new midlevel practitioner and remains dedicated to ensuring access to oral health care for America's children and youth.
Going Back To Dental Hygiene’s Roots
School-based oral health care programs have a long and successful history in the profession of dental hygiene.
Transforming Education
The American Dental Hygienists' Association is working to ensure educational programs are adequately preparing dental hygienists for the new health care landscape.
Ensure the Oral Health of Children
Dental hygienists play a valuable role in Head Start programs by providing preventive services and oral health education.
The Midlevel Practitioner Moves Forward
The Commission on Dental Accreditation's decision to implement accreditation standards for dental therapy education cements the role of expanded workforce models in solving the access-to-care problem.
Drivers of Change
As the provision of dental care undergoes transformation, the interest in dental service organizations is growing.
An Innovative Solution For Reaching The Underserved
California's Virtual Dental Home program is increasing access to care, while also providing opportunities for midlevel practitioners.
Legislating The Midlevel Practitioner
In response to the burgeoning access-to-care crisis, many states are considering the addition of a new member to the oral health care team—the midlevel practitioner.
Examining The Access-to-Care Problem
Many Americans go without professional oral health care services, but both public and private efforts are underway to change this.
Treating Patients In Long-Term Care Facilities
Registered dental hygienists in alternative practice provide care to this underserved population via a unique business model.
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