Dental therapists offer a way to provide dental care to more people. June 6, 2012— -- Nearly 17 million U.S. children fail to see a dentist every year, according to the Pew Charitable Trust. Now, ...

During a game of Red Rover when she was 16 years old, Rochelle "Roz" Siuvuq Ferry lost a front tooth. Ferry, who is Inupiaq, remembers having to get on a plane to get from her remote Alaskan village ...

The dental therapist may see you soon. State legislation pending in Albany would license dental therapy in New York, a profession that supporters say would lower costs, expand access to dentistry, ...

Dental professionals are witnessing numerous changes in legislation as we seek to address workforce shortages without compromising public care. These legislation changes have designed innovative ways ...

Maintaining good dental health has been difficult in tribal communities, but the introduction of a new kind of dental providers in Wisconsin may provide some help. There are 12 tribal clinics in ...