From large national organizations to small community groups, the list of supporters believe dental therapy is an equity-focused, cost-effective means of addressing a lack of dental care, according to a March 11 NPDT news release obtained by Becker’s.
Dental therapists work under the supervision of a dentist to provide routine dental care, including filling cavities, extracting damaged teeth and prescribing antibiotics. To become a dental therapist, individuals must complete two years of study at an accredited program. Dental therapists are working or authorized in 12 states across the U.S.
The NPDT is co-chaired by Community Catalyst, the National Indian Health Board and the National Coalition of Dentists for Health Equity.
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