Sunday, August 27, 2017

America’s Dental Crisis is happening. Here is the Solution.

America’s Dental Crisis is happening. Here is the Solution.
Real Clear Politics -- Jennifer Minjaris

“There are 5,493 dental health professional shortage areas (HPSAs) nationwide, in which there are more than 5000 patients per dentist. While lawmakers and dental professionals explore ways to expand access to care, some states are looking to the past for solutions.” “Minnesota, Maine, and Vermont are licensing mid-level dental practitioners, called dental therapists, to address their care shortages.”