Advocates say they can provide care, especially in underserved areas. Critics say there are easier solutions.
Asiah Gonzalez , 25, a licensed dental therapist, performs a dental exam at Swinomish Dental Clinic in La Conner, Wash. Dental therapists perform procedures that can free up dentists for needs that are more complicated.
Many Americans lack proper access to dental care. Could creating more dental therapists—clinicians who have less training than dentists but can provide some routine dental care like exams and fillings—help?Continue reading your article with
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