Dental Therapists' Impact on Access to Care and Oral Health Equity.

Dental therapists (DTs) have been treating patients in the United States since 2004, and the evidence is unequivocal. DTs provide safe, high-quality, cost-effective care to thousands of patients.1-3 Presently, 12 states have authorized DTs, and an additional eight states are pursuing legislation to bring these professionals to the oral healthcare team.4,5.