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Sanders takes on access to dental care

Most comprehensive review of dental therapists worldwide shows they provide effective dental care to millions of children

Senate hearing, Pew report focus on nation’s oral health problems

New report identifies key elements for improving oral health quality

Four new dental therapists graduate from DENTEX training program

PBS NewsHour Series reports on America’s dental care access crisis

Study of oral health on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation Shows rampant dental disease — 90 percent suffer tooth decay

New survey: Majority of Americans support mid-level dental provider to expand access to dental care

Alaska’s first dental therapists receive 2011 National Impact Award

Alaska’s dental therapists combat widespread oral disease, bringing preventive dental care to children and families

New Institute of Medicine report on oral health access

Educational plan for two-year dental therapist programs published in Journal of Public Health Dentistry

Seven new dental health aide therapists to serve Alaska Natives

W.K. Kellogg Foundation supports community-led efforts in five states to increase oral health care access by adding dental therapist to the dental team

W.K. Kellogg Foundation Statement: Encouraging response to new study of Alaska dental health aide therapist program

New study finds Alaska dental therapists provide safe, competent and appropriate care

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