Abstract

The Community Oral Care Specialist©

Lloyd A. Wallin

 

It has been suggested that Minnesota has an underserved population that does not have access to dentists because they live in remote areas. It has been suggested that Minnesota cannot afford to treat the underserved population using licensed dentists. In 2009 the Minnesota Legislature gave the State the go ahead to train dental therapists to alleviate alleged pain and suffering in the underserved population.