Frank Catalanotto Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Dentistry
Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Florida.
Dr. Frank Catalanotto, is currently working in the Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Sciences Director, Southeast Center for Research to Reduce Disparities in Oral Health Chair, Board of Directors, Oral Health America Vice President, Board of Directors, Alachua County Organization for Rural Needs, USA.
Research Article Open Access
Author(s): Henrie M Treadwell, Frank Catalanotto, Rueben C Warren, Linda S Behar-Horenstein and Starla Hairston Blanks
Oral Health Provider Perceptions of Dental Therapists and Oral Health Equity in the Southeastern United States
Purpose: A growing need for oral health care is challenged by the maldistribution of oral health providers and lack of opportunity to access oral health care in the current system among underserved populations. Emerging workforce models, such as dental therapists, is one option for improving oral health equity and promoting access across racial/ethnic and socio-demographic groups while addressing those who suffer from disparate lack of access. The purpose of this study is to investigate existing dental workforce perspectives in several southeastern states about emerging workforce models, specifically dental therapists, as a first step i... view moreĀ»