Legislation would support training for primary care providers

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the Primary Care Team Education Centers Act, which supports the education and clinical training of the next generation of primary care professionals. 

“Access to quality and affordable primary care is essential to the health and well-being of our communities,” said Sen. Kaine. “But workforce shortages, driven in part by an insufficient number of clinical sites and classroom educators, can make it difficult to access that care and make existing disparities worse.

The news release from Sen. Kaine’s office quotes ADA President Linda Edgar, D.D.S.: “Nearly nine out of 10 dentists find recruiting dental hygienists and assistants particularly challenging, especially in underserved and rural areas. The American Dental Association thanks Sen. Kaine for introducing a bill prioritizing training for all oral health care providers, aiming to enhance access to dental care for patients nationwide.” 

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