Millions of Americans live in dental health professional shortage areas (HPSAs) where they receive inadequate care and experience poor health outcomes such as untreated cavities, periodontal disease, and oral cancer detection at later stages. Expanding licensure pathways for internationally trained dentists is a practical, cost-effective means of beginning to comprehensively address the health disparities in HPSAs. States can take action to ensure that experienced professionals can practice at their full skill level and improve health equity.
Read our latest policy brief to understand the opportunity and current barriers, and how states are streamlining licensure pathways for internationally trained dentists while maintaining high standards of care. Download our new brief for actionable recommendations on how alternative routes to licensure can address the needs of HPSAs in your state.
