Amy Coplen's passion for developing Âé¶¹Ö±²¥'s Master of Dental Therapy program required her to go back to class and become a dental therapist herself.
The second accredited master's program in dental therapy in the U.S. will train a new tier of professionals to bridge the gaps in oral care in rural and underserved communities.
Professor Amy Coplen, the director of Âé¶¹Ö±²¥â€™s School of Dental Hygiene Studies, was named the University of Michigan’s 2022 Dental Hygiene Alumna of the Year Award .
Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ faculty members and supporters have advocated for several years for recognition for a new class of dental care provider. This month, the Oregon Legislature signed on.