Republicans and Democrats agree that allowing dental therapists to practice in Wisconsin could help expand dental care in Wisconsin while lowering costs. So what’s standing in the way of this bipartisan bill? Read More Bipartisan Dental Therapy Bill No Sure Bet
Dental Shortage
Dental Therapy: A Simple, Cost-Effective Way to Ease the Shortage of Dental Care in Wisconsin
By Chris Rochester – Dental health is about much more than a bright white smile, it’s a critical part of maintaining your health and well-being. Unfortunately, there is a serious shortage of dental providers in Wisconsin that impacts the health of everyone from children in preschool to our grandparents in nursing homes. To help address this shortage, Wisconsin should look to the free market. Read More Dental Therapy: A Simple, Cost-Effective Way to Ease the Shortage of Dental Care in Wisconsin
Policy Brief: Dental Therapy In Wisconsin
By Chris Rochester and Jennifer Minjarez – A variety of factors are causing a growing shortage of dental care in Wisconsin, and the impact is being felt by all, from the very young to our grandparents living in nursing homes. If Wisconsin permitted dental therapists, it would help to alleviate this crisis. Read More Policy Brief: Dental Therapy In Wisconsin