[av_three_fifth first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_breaking=” mobile_display=”] [av_image src=’https://www.mdhatoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/teaserbox_4223788760.jpg’ attachment=’2469′ attachment_size=’full’ align=’center’ styling=” hover=” link=” target=” caption=” font_size=” appearance=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’ animation=’no-animation’ admin_preview_bg=”][/av_image] [/av_three_fifth] [av_two_fifth min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_breaking=” mobile_display=”] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” admin_preview_bg=”] Learn more about SB 541 These infographics look at different aspects of the legislation and dental therapists A snapshot of oral health in Michigan, and why we need dental therapists How dental therapists can improve access to care Details on the training for dental therapists What procedures…

Dental Therapy News Update: Senate Passes SB 541 We’re very excited to share the news that Senate Bill 541, the legislation that would authorize dental therapists to practice in Michigan, was approved today by the Senate, 21-15. Thank you for all of your efforts to reach out to Senators in support of this bill, and your engagement as we continue moving forward on this issue. Our coalition is strong in our commitment to increasing access to oral health care for ALL Michigan residents. Please join us in thanking the Senators who voted yes on SB 541: Sen. Darwin Booher Sen. Jack Brandenburg Sen. Ian Conyers Sen. Judy Emmons Sen. Mike…

Hello Fellow Registered Dental Hygienists!   Please contact your senator today and ask them to support SB 541. YOUR personal touch will make a difference. A vote is expected next week to move this bill forward. Email and/or call TODAY. A sample letter is below.   Thank You!!     You can locate contact information for your senator by entering your address here.    Dear Senator,   I’m a Registered Dental Hygienist in Michigan and I urge you to vote in favor of Senate Bill 541.   Major challenges in accessing and affording dental care persist despite efforts to address barriers to oral health services. Seniors, pregnant women, low-income children, and other special…