Dental therapists linked to improved dental outcomes for Alaska Native communities in the Yukon ‐Kuskokwim Delta
ConclusionsDental therapists are associated with more preventive care and fewer extractions. State‐level policies should consider dental therapists as part of a comprehensive solution to meet the dental care needs of individuals in underserved communities and help achieve health equity and social justice.
Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - Category: Dentistry Authors: Donald L. Chi, Dane Lenaker, Lloyd Mancl, Matthew Dunbar, Michael Babb Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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