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In hundreds of communities across the US, finding a dentist is like pulling teeth − but in 14 states, dental therapists are filling the gap

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Dental therapists are now authorized to practice in 14 states and focus on underserved populations.

They're not full-fledged dentists, but they've received enough training to provide a limited set of dental procedures.

Dr. Donald Chi says dental therapists are not substitutes for dentists.

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