The oral health workforce is vital to public health. Get the facts from these educational resources, Health Services Quality Assurance, licensing, and educational institutions. For the most current list of ADA/CODA accredited programs please visit http://www.ada.org/5500.aspx
Fact Sheets on Oral Health care for children and adults with special needs are now available. They cover 14 conditions and are available in 3 versions: for patients and caregivers, dental professionals, and medical professionals.
Licensing Boards:
Professional Recruitment:
- Rural Health Program Direct Recruitment
- 3RNet - National Rural Recruitment and Retention Network
- Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas
Financial Incentives:
- Health Professional Loan Repayment and Scholarship Programs
- Volunteer/Retired Providers Malpractice Insurance Program
Clinical Recommendations:
- Prophylactic Removal of Third Molars (Wisdom Teeth)
- CDC Infection Control Guidelines
- Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Volunteer
Educational Institutions
Dental Hygiene Programs:
- Clark College
- Eastern Washington University
- Shoreline Community College
- Lake Washington Technical College
- Pierce College
- Yakima Valley Community College
- Columbia Basin College
- Bellingham Technical College
Expanded-Function Dental Auxiliary Programs:
- BellinghamTechnical Community College
- South Puget Sound Community College
- Spokane Community College
- Seattle Central Community College
Dental Assisting Programs:
- Bates Technical College
- Bellingham Technical College
- Clover Park Technical College
- Lake Washington Technical College
- Renton Technical College
- Seattle Vocational Institute
- South Puget Sound Community College