Finding Dental Care
Resources for accessing dental care. Calling-in health equity-focused populations.
Dental Assistant On-the-job Trained Resource guide
Due to the shortage of dental assistants (DA), the DPH Office of Oral Health has compiled this resource guide to aid dental practices in Massachusetts with the training and licensing of on-the-job trained (OJT) dental assistants.
Portable dental program support
Public Health Dental Hygienists: Learn about resources available for dental hygienists interested in working in a public health setting.
Loan Repayment
Loan repayment program for dental professionals: Programs established to assist dental health professionals who wish to provide services to our most vulnerable residents by helping repay loans accrued during their professional education.
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Dental providers as vaccinators: Find vaccine information and resources.
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Continuing education: Education information and resources for dental healthcare personnel.
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Oral Health Equity Project (OHEP): Our project focuses on children up to age 14 in Worcester and Holyoke.
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Health Professions Data Series: The Department of Public Health’s Health Professions Data Series currently reports on seven licensed health professions.