Wisconsin Authorizes New Dental Therapy Career Pathway
What happened
Wisconsin authorized a new dental therapy career pathway, and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services defined the duties for dental therapists. The program, launched at the NTC Community Dental Clinic, is designed to expand access to dental care, particularly in rural areas. Duties for dental therapists include oral exams, filling cavities, and tooth extractions.
From wsaw.com
Why it matters
The state authorization created a new career pathway aimed at building the oral health workforce. State funding helped expand the dental clinic and labs, while the Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation also contributed to the expansion.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is responsible for handling public health matters within the state.
From wsaw.com
Who's involved
- WisconsinState that authorized the new dental therapy pathway.
- Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesState agency that defined the duties for dental therapists.
Possible ripples
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The entities involved
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Wisconsin
state of the United States of America
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Wisconsin Department of Health Services
government agency in the US state of Wisconsin
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