At a glance

What they do

[Education: associates or bachelors in dental hygiene plus masters in dental therapy.]

Dental therapists in Maine are dental hygienists with additional training that enables an added scope of practice beyond their dental hygienist scope. Dental therapists can perform such additional treatments as simple tooth extractions and fillings.

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