Post by Logan on Apr 22, 2016 22:10:29 GMT -6
The Vermont House of Representatives passed a bill Friday that allows mid-level dental providers to practice in the state.
The House approved S.20 in a voice vote. The Senate passed an earlier version of the bill in 2015. The upper chamber will now have the option of accepting the House's changes or moving to conference committee.
The bill would establish a new profession in Vermont called dental therapist. The profession would require more education than a dental hygienist but less education than a dentist.
A dental therapist would have a bachelor's degree and be allowed to perform eight procedures more than a dental hygienist, including root canals. The person would need to work under a contract with a supervising dentist, who has a doctorate. However, the dentist would not need to practice in the same building as the dental therapist.
Read more: www.benningtonbanner.com/state/ci_29802986/house-passes-bill-license-dental-therapists
The House approved S.20 in a voice vote. The Senate passed an earlier version of the bill in 2015. The upper chamber will now have the option of accepting the House's changes or moving to conference committee.
The bill would establish a new profession in Vermont called dental therapist. The profession would require more education than a dental hygienist but less education than a dentist.
A dental therapist would have a bachelor's degree and be allowed to perform eight procedures more than a dental hygienist, including root canals. The person would need to work under a contract with a supervising dentist, who has a doctorate. However, the dentist would not need to practice in the same building as the dental therapist.
Read more: www.benningtonbanner.com/state/ci_29802986/house-passes-bill-license-dental-therapists