Editor’s Note This article is the latest among a series in response to the latest developments in policy and research affecting the dual-eligible population. Other authors will contribute to the series as well. The series is produced with the support of Arnold Ventures. Included articles are reviewed and edited by Health Affairs […]
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Dental therapists offer a low-cost alternative to dentists
Dental therapists can fill cavities, place temporary crowns and even pull baby teeth. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Nearly 60 million Americans live in “dental deserts,” while many more can’t afford basic dental care even if it is available. Enter dental therapists. New research suggests these newly minted […]