The ADA is backing legislation that would help establish and expand primary care team education centers, citing the need to strengthen the dental workforce and improve access to care in underserved communities.
In a June 23 letter to Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., the ADA expressed support for S. 4370, the Primary Care Team Education Centers Act, which would support educational and clinical training opportunities for a range of health professionals, including dental hygienists and dental assistants.
The ADA said workforce shortages remain one of its top policy priorities and emphasized the role that expanded training programs could play in addressing access-to-care challenges.
Source: ADA supports Senate bill aimed at expanding dental team training / ADA News