Arizona is seeing some of the highest levels of COVID-19 transmission in the nation. It is the only state with medium or high levels present in every county, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The U.S. .
Inside a massive appropriations bill now in Congress is a provision which would allow federal funding for dental therapists. Dental therapists perform basic dentistry, including fillings and simple extractions, under the supervision of a dentist. They can also work remotely, providing care in places like nursing homes or rural areas. .