Opponents of licensing mid-level dental practitioners have a problem, and the problem is research. Specifically, the problem is the absence of any research finding that fears of mid-level ...

Dr. Brian Genna, head of the dental division at Worcester-based Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, works with a young patient. COURTESY OF EDWARD M. KENNEDY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER Opponents ...

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Analysis: Mid-level dental providers do not result in reduced rates of dental cavities American Dental Association opposes the use of mid-level practitioners More research is needed, study says A new ...

Mid-level providers, especially NPs, play an integral role on the “care team,” which is led by a qualified provider. Physicians in medical school today are trained to operate in a team-based setting, ...

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