ADTA Annual Conference Guide 2023

Dental Therapy Education Programs

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Breakout Session: Michigan’s Adventure: Our First Dental Therapy Student & Scholarship Program! Thursday, October 5, 2023 | 4:15 - 5:30 pm (1 CDE) Presenters: Misty Davis, RDH, BS & Dana Obey, Dental Therapy Student The stage is set for dental therapy in Michigan. We have eager employers, aspiring dental therapists, and a pathway to licensure. Michigan’s dental therapy implementation lead will describe the dental therapy landscape in Michigan and detail the Michigan Pri- mary Care Association Dental Therapy Scholarship Program. You will also hear about the experiences of Michigan’s first dental therapy student, currently enrolled at dəxʷx -̌ ayəbus Dental Therapy Program in Washington. During this program attendees will learn about Michigan’s dental therapy implementation strategies, Michigan’s approach to supporting aspiring dental therapists with a scholar- ship, and a dental therapy student’s experiences.

There are currently five dental therapy programs in the United States, one in Alaska, one in Washington, and three in Minnesota. To learn more, click on this link. • Ilisagvik Dental Therapy Program in Alaska* • Skagit Valley Dental Therapy Program in Washington* • University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Dental Therapy Program* • Metro State University Master of Science in Advanced Dental Therapy • Minnesota State University Master of Science in Advanced Dental Therapy *Commission on Dental Accreditation Program

Intended audience: All interested in dental therapy implementation and education

Misty Davis (she/her) has worked in the dental field for 21 years, with clinical experience as a dental assistant and dental hygienist, teaching experience with the Delta College Dental Hygiene program, and adminis - trative experience in her current role as the Oral Health Program Manager at the Michigan Primary Care Association. Her work at MPCA involves providing training and support to Michigan Community Health Center dental departments, administering oral health programs within Commu- nity Health Centers, and supporting the implementation of dental therapy in Michigan. Her practical experience in a range of settings, including rural and urban health professional shortage areas, have fed her passion for improving access to care within underserved communities. Misty has remained an active member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association since 2007, serves on the Michigan Dental Hygienists’ Association’s Public Health and DEI Councils, and is the immediate past president of her local component.

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