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Blog: Placebo Journal Blog: Dental Turf Issue 11.02.2010Our dental friends are now going through what doctors have gone through and the same playbook is being used for them as it was used on us. What started as a way to help ...
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Broadcast: NECN: Study Finds Alaska dental therapists' work OK 11.02.2010
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A study found that dental therapists are competently drilling, filling and pulling teeth in the Alaska Bush, where dentists are in short supply.
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The New York Times: Low-Cost Dental Care Ignites Wide Debate 11.01.2010
In remote northwestern Alaska, where dental decay is rampant, some of Stephanie Woods’s patients suffered from toothaches for months on end — “raging toothaches with ...
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Indian Country Today 11.01.2010
WASHINGTON – While some lawmakers have expressed skepticism toward dental therapists providing oral hygiene services to tribal patients for fear of subpar care, new ...
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Statement: PR Newsire: W.K. Kellogg Foundation Statement: Encouraging Response to New Study of Alaska Dental Health Aide Therapist Program 10.29.2010
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- We are encouraged by the interest and support of so many individuals and organizations in the evaluation released ...
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Statement: PR Newswire: The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Cautions Against Misuse of Kellogg Foundation's Evaluation of Dental Health Aide Therapists 10.28.2010
CHICAGO, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On October 26, 2010, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Rasmuson Foundation, and the Bethel Community Services Foundation ...
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Statement: American Dental Hygienists Association: ADHA applauds W.K. Kellogg Foundation report 10.28.2010
Chicago–October 28, 2010–The momentum in support of the introduction of new members to the dental team continued to build with the release of the report: Evaluation of ...
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Blog: Dentistry IQ: Dental therapist program in Alaska profiled in new video 10.28.2010
BATTLE CREEK, Michigan--Conan Murat is one of America's first dental therapists. He provides preventive and basic dental services, including cleanings, fillings, and ...
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Blog: Cosmetic Dentistry Guide: Alaska dental programme praised 10.27.2010
An independent evaluation has praised a rural dental scheme in Alaska, it has been revealed. The programme, which has been developed to improve access to dentists and ...
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Broadcast: Alaska Public Radio Network: Alaska Native Children Experience Much High Rates of Tooth Decau 10.27.2010
Joaqlin Estus, KNBA – Anchorage Dental disease is a serious health problem among Alaska Natives. A recent evaluation of about 400 Alaska Native people found untreated ...
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