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Shortage of dentists pushing states to make policy changes

Por: WPTV Nation February 02, 2023

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is projecting a shortage of dentists in the next 20 years. The ADA said this trend started during the pandemic and is expected to continue.One possible solution that a growing number of states are looking at is having dental therapists help fill these gaps.Dental therapists must collaborate with a dentist and are authorized to do fewer procedures than dentists but are trained the same on those procedures.Thirteen states currently authorize... + full article



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