Here are five things to know:
1. The ADA-created model aims to serve as a guide for legislators who are trying to solve dental workforce problems.
2. The policy has three main focuses: the authorization of expanded function dental auxiliaries, the authorization of oral preventive assistants and teledentistry regulations.
3. The legislation on EFDA is based on legislation passed in Wisconsin. Expanded function dental auxiliaries are currently authorized in 36 states.
4. Oral preventive assistants are currently authorized in Missouri, Kansas and Illinois.
5. Arizona State Sen. Janae Shamp served as the public sector sponsor.
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