Unique training at CUHCC increases access to oral health care

As the state continues to face a growing shortage of oral health professionals, the training of dental therapists is more important than ever. Dental therapists provide preventive and restorative care for patients of all ages, particularly for low-income, uninsured and underserved populations. 

Since 2018, the Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC) has been a training site for dental therapy students from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Students complete three rotations at CUHCC: one in their second year to provide preventive services for pediatric patients, and two during their final year, including dental rotations and an interprofessional experience within CUHCC’s medical clinics.