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Organization Seeks to Help Implement Dental Therapy

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

While 13 states have passed legislation allowing licensure of dental therapists, red tape often impedes the ability of states to get these midlevel practitioners into the workforce. To read more about the role of dental therapists, check out Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s annual supplement Perspectives on the Midlevel Practitioner.

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Amid Growing Popularity of Dental Therapy Dogs, NC Implements Regulations

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

It is estimated that between 50% and 80% of Americans experience some level of dental anxiety, keeping 20% from seeking professional oral healthcare services at all. 1 In an effort to alleviate some of the negative emotions surrounding a visit to the dental chair, many practices have introduced dental therapy dogs.

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Advancing Dental Therapy Legislation in Oregon

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In 2011, legislation for dental therapy was introduced in Oregon, but stopped short of fully approving licensure for dental therapists. 1 Dental pilot projects are approved and monitored by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). 1 Dental pilot projects are approved and monitored by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).

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U.S. Dental Services Market Size Estimated to Reach USD 254.09 Billion by 2032

Dentistry Today

dental services market size is estimated to reach around USD 254.09 dental services market size was valued at USD 145.50 Dental Services Market Size and Y-O-Y from 2022 to 2032 Forecast Year Market Size ($ Billion) Y-O-Y 2022 145.50 billion by 2032, increasing from USD 154.96 billion in 2023. Forecasted U.S. 6.67 % 2023 154.96