conference education
Breakout Session: Dental Therapy National Overview Friday, October 6, 2023 | 9:45 - 10:55 am (1 CDE) Presenter: Dr. Miranda Davis
The individuals below received scholarships to the ADTA Annual Conference thanks to the generosity of CareQuest Oral Health Institute. Congratulations to each of these indi- viduals on their academic accomplishments!
While 14 states have authorized dental therapy, legislation in each state has unique characteristics. A national model act has also been developed, though has not been replicated in actual legislation. Variability in laws results in a lack of continuity between states which can lead to confusion and challenges when implementing laws and plan- ning education programs. This program will include a comparison of dental therapy leg- islation in various states in the United States, including topics such as: scope of prac- tice, supervision requirements, preceptorship requirements, degree requirements and/ or prerequisites, licensing/certification requirements, practice setting limitations, rules, and implementation status. When possible, this session will also share the evidence and research supporting or contradicting the efficacy of different aspects. Following this program, attendees will learn the dental therapy scope of practice by state, dental therapy legislation by state, and evidence and research supporting or con- tradicting the efficacy of different dental therapy regulations.
Desiree Bowie Advanced Dental Therapy Graduate Metropolitan State University (MN)
Raelene Cabrera BSDH/Master in Dental Therapy Student University of Minnesota
Kristen Gallaway Dental Therapy Graduate Pacific University (OR)
Intended audience: All attendees
Dr. Miranda Davis (she/her) directs the Dental Health Aide (DHA) Pro- gram at the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB), which assists Tribes in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho as they incorpo- rate Dental Therapists and other types of Dental Health Aides into their communities. Dr. Davis also serves as the Prevention Consultant for the Northwest Tribal Dental Support Center. Dr. Davis has provided clinical care for Tribes in the northwest for over 15 years, in addition to five years of private practice, and currently supervises dental therapists in tribal clin- ics. She is passionate about public health and believes everyone deserves to have ac- cess to high quality oral healthcare. Originally from California, Dr. Davis completed her undergraduate work at UCLA and received a DDS from University of the Pacific, and a MPH from the University of Washington.
Mónica Sarmiento Dental Therapy Graduate Pacific University (OR)
Irene Karras Advanced Dental Therapy Graduate Metropolitan State University (MN)
Chee Lor Advanced Dental Therapy Graduate Metropolitan State University (MN)
Kaci Theurer Dental Therapy Student Minnesota State University - Mankato
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