The dental therapist movement in the United States: A critique of current trends

This article critiques trends in the United States movement in the context of the history and success of dental therapists practicing internationally. While supporting the dental therapist movement, we challenge: a) the use of dental therapists treating adults, versus focusing on children; b) the use of dental therapists in the private versus the public/not‐for‐profit sector; and c) requirements that a dental therapist must also be credentialed as a dental hygienist.
Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - Category: Dentistry Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research