Friday, September 29, 2023
dental- News
  • Home
  • Dentistry
  • Endodontist
  • Implantology
  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontology
  • Predental
  • Prosthodontics
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Dentistry
  • Endodontist
  • Implantology
  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontology
  • Predental
  • Prosthodontics
HealthNews
No Result
View All Result

Oregon on verge of getting a new type of dentist

Dental News by Dental News
June 24, 2021
in Dentistry
0
Oregon on verge of getting a new type of dentist
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter


Pacific University dental hygiene student Maria Guerrero, left, watches as expanded practice dental hygienist Wilber Ramirez-Rodriguez examines Omar Solano's teeth aboard the SmileCare Everywhere Mobile Dental Clinic in Beaverton, April 1, 2021.

Pacific University dental hygiene student Maria Guerrero, left, watches as expanded practice dental hygienist Wilber Ramirez-Rodriguez examines Omar Solano’s teeth aboard the SmileCare Everywhere Mobile Dental Clinic in Beaverton, April 1, 2021.

Kristyna Wentz-Graff / OPB

Oregon is about to get a new type of dentist.

A bill to create “dental therapists” has passed Oregon’s House and Senate, and Gov. Kate Brown is expected to sign it.

“This is a great day for the hundreds of thousands of Oregonians who can’t get access to basic dental care, because they can’t afford it or they live in rural or other areas with very few dentists,” said Rep. Tawna Sanchez, D-North and Northeast Portland, the primary sponsor of the bill.

“The passage of this bill means we can start building an expanded and more diverse workforce so everyone has access to the affordable and high-quality dental care they deserve.”

Dental therapists will get less training than a dentist, but more than a dental hygienist. And they will do basic dental procedures like filling cavities and simple extractions — all under the supervision of a dentist.

The hope is the new licensure will reduce the cost of dental care and improve access. The director of the Native Dental Therapy Initiative, Dr. Miranda Davis, said that’s especially needed in rural areas where dentists are scarce. “I think this is monumental and I think this is going to really help the population in Oregon,” she said.

“Dental therapists have been safely serving tribal communities here in Oregon since 2017. This bill paves the way for any underserved community in Oregon to benefit from care closer to home.”

Dental therapists have been licensed in Alaska, Minnesota and Washington for years. Two pilot programs have been operating in Oregon since 2016. Eight other states have approved the licensure of dental therapists.

“Every Oregonian — child and adult — deserves access to basic dental care,” said Amy Coplen, director of Pacific University’s School of Dental Hygiene Studies, which is leading one of Oregon’s dental therapy pilot programs. “This bill reflects the evidence that unequivocally shows that where dental therapists are providing care, access is increased and oral health outcomes are improved.”



Source link

Advertisement Banner
Previous Post

Endodontic Electric Motors Market 2021: Global Industry Size and Growth Opportunities to 2027

Next Post

Analysts Expect Envista Holdings Co. (NYSE:NVST) Will Post Earnings of $0.44 Per Share

Dental News

Dental News

Next Post
Analysts Expect Envista Holdings Co. (NYSE:NVST) Will Post Earnings of $0.44 Per Share

Analysts Expect Envista Holdings Co. (NYSE:NVST) Will Post Earnings of $0.44 Per Share

Recommended

Laser Gum Surgery: Cost, Procedure, and Aftercare

Laser Gum Surgery: Cost, Procedure, and Aftercare

2 years ago
TikTok Dentist Goes Viral after Saying We’re All Using Mouthwash Wrong

TikTok Dentist Goes Viral after Saying We’re All Using Mouthwash Wrong

2 years ago

Dental World

Don't Miss

The “oral” history of COVID‐19: Primary infection, salivary transmission, and post‐acute implications – Marchesan – 2021 – Journal of Periodontology

The “oral” history of COVID‐19: Primary infection, salivary transmission, and post‐acute implications – Marchesan – 2021 – Journal of Periodontology

October 11, 2021
Nampa teacher to vie for Miss USA crown – Idaho Press-Tribune

Nampa teacher to vie for Miss USA crown – Idaho Press-Tribune

October 11, 2021
Bio-mechanism Inhibitory Prediction of β-Sitosterol

Perceptions of Dental Undergraduates Towards Online Education During C

October 11, 2021
Clearwater Periodontist says recent studies highlight the safety of dental offices during the COVID-19 pandemic | News

Smile Obsession Grows in Illinois with the Acquisition and Merger of Maplebrook Dental | News

October 11, 2021

Recent News

The “oral” history of COVID‐19: Primary infection, salivary transmission, and post‐acute implications – Marchesan – 2021 – Journal of Periodontology

The “oral” history of COVID‐19: Primary infection, salivary transmission, and post‐acute implications – Marchesan – 2021 – Journal of Periodontology

October 11, 2021
Nampa teacher to vie for Miss USA crown – Idaho Press-Tribune

Nampa teacher to vie for Miss USA crown – Idaho Press-Tribune

October 11, 2021

Categories

  • Dentistry
  • Endodontist
  • Europe
  • Implantology
  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontology
  • Predental
  • Prosthodontics

Follow us

  • Privacy & Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

© 2021 Copyright dental-news

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Dentistry
  • Endodontist
  • Implantology
  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontology
  • Predental
  • Prosthodontics

© 2021 Copyright dental-news