Oral Health in Michigan

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 Green

Sen. Curtis Hertel

Sen. Dave Hildenbrand

Sen. Morris Hood

Sen. Hoon-Yung Hopgood

Sen. David Knezek

Sen. Marty Knollenberg

Sen. Mike Kowall

Sen. Jim Marleau

Sen. Arlan Meekhof

Sen. Mike Nofs

Sen. Margaret O’Brien

Sen. Phil Pavlov

Sen. John Proos

Sen. Mike Shirkey

Sen. Rebekah Warren

Sen. Dale Zorn

Now we prepare for SB 541 to move forward in the House. The bill has been referred to the House Health Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Hank Vaupel. We will continue to share updates as we learn more about possible committee hearings.

It’s not too early to reach out to your Representative in the House. You can locate representatives for your area by entering your address here. Please continue sharing information about access to care challenges and why adding dental therapists to our clinics and practices in Michigan will help.