While both a "want" and "need" are in your favor for this career path, Dr. Brian Browne says that many dental services--even ones on Medicaid--were dropped on people's insurance policies. So even if people need and want care, they may have to find alternative routes. Dr. Browne says that if more basic services could be provided, then low-income families wouldn't have such severe problems when they finally are able to see a dentist. You can learn more about this issue in the following video provided by abcnews.com: [embed]http://video-cdn.abcnews.com/120228_BROWNE_DENTAL.mp4[/embed] One possible solution--if you want to work in a low-income community--is to look at dental therapy training. Like hygienists or nurses, dental therapists play more supportive roles at a dentist's office. They are also able to provide the most commonly needed services, such as teeth cleanings. Although some people are hesitant about their credentials since dental therapists aren't as common in the U.S. as other countries, these people are trained to handle a variety of pediatric and preventive procedures. If there were more dental therapists to help, many treatments could be more affordable. Drbicuspid reported a survey recently that says that many U.S. voters support this occupation and its benefits:
To learn more about dental career paths, talk with professionals at dentaloasisofoc.com/preventive-dentistry/ for tips or to get a feel for different services. The following blog post Going into Healthcare in a Low-Income Community? Consider Dental Therapy was first published to: http://www.dentaloasisofoc.com/ Dental Oasis Of Orange County 7777 Edinger Ave #232 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (714) 894-7700 [email protected] Google My Business Listing Google Map Directions to our office Yelp Page via Blogger Going into Healthcare in a Low-Income Community? Consider Dental Therapy
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