Dental Therapy: Examining the Misconceptions and Opportunities

Date: 
January 9, 2025
Time: 
4:00 PM PT
Place: 
ZOOM

Dental therapy is expanding as more states authorize dental therapists to practice. What role do these providers play in breaking down barriers to care and integrating them into collaborative dental practices?

Join CareQuest Institute and Community Catalyst for a webinar exploring dental therapy, including its legislative landscape, scope of practice, and real-world applications. Expert panelists will address common misconceptions, discuss the impact of dental therapists on expanding care in underserved communities, and highlight strategies for their successful integration into dental teams.

Learning Objectives 

  • Describe the current legislative landscape and scope of practice for dental therapists in the United States.
  • Identify common misconceptions about dental therapy and evidence-based responses to these myths.
  • Evaluate the potential impact of dental therapists on improving patient outcomes and expanding care in underserved communities.

Moderator

Kari Ann Kuntzelman, Licensed Dental Therapist, Dental Health Aide Specialist, American Dental Therapy Association

Presenter

Laura Brannon, Senior Project Manager, Community Catalyst

This webinar will be recorded.

ADA CERP Credits: 1

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