Passion for Dental Therapy Runs in the Family

Passion for Dental Therapy Runs in the Family

This blog is cross posted from the American Dental Therapy Association's blog. Meet Leandra Beech and Mek Apangalook, two sisters from Alaska who share a passion for dental therapy. Born and raised in the northern reaches of Alaska, in Gambell,...
Michigan Resident Relocates to Washington State to Attain Dental Therapy Education

Michigan Resident Relocates to Washington State to Attain Dental Therapy Education

This blog is cross-posted from the American Dental Therapy Association's blog. Meet Jamie Toney, a dental therapy student at the dəxʷx̌ayəbus-Dental Therapy Program at Skagit Valley College. Jamie's dental experience began in 1995 when she started as a co-op student...
Dental Therapy, A Building Block for Oral Health Care Teams

Dental Therapy, A Building Block for Oral Health Care Teams

This blog is cross posted from the American Dental Therapy Association's blog. The ADTA introduces our treasurer, Mark Kobylinsky! Mark holds dual licenses in dental therapy and dental hygiene, with nine years as a dental hygienist and one year as...
Amy’s Journey: Transforming Oral Health in Oregon through Dental Therapy Advocacy and Academia

Amy’s Journey: Transforming Oral Health in Oregon through Dental Therapy Advocacy and Academia

This blog is cross-posted from the American Dental Therapy Association's blog. The profession of dental therapy is a growing and evolving field, with many passionate professionals dedicated to improving oral health. One individual is Amy Coplen, whose journey from a...
From Dental Assistant to Dental Therapist, One Student’s Journey

From Dental Assistant to Dental Therapist, One Student’s Journey

This blog is cross-posted from the American Dental Therapy Association's blog. Dana Obey is a dental therapy student at Skagit Valley College’s first dental therapy education cohort and is poised to become the first dental therapist to work in Michigan....
Dental Therapy: A Tool for Economic Justice

Dental Therapy: A Tool for Economic Justice

Although oral health is a critical part of overall health and well-being, its benefits extend into significant economic advantages for individuals and society at large. Oral health problems can cause debilitating pain, interfere with eating and sleeping, and affect one’s...