Legislation that would designate dentists as emergency responders has been approved by the U.S. Congress and is now on its way to President Barack Obama for his approval.
The Dental Emergency Responder Act (HR 307) is intended to bolster U.S. capacity to respond to natural disasters or terrorist attacks by taking advantage of dentists' extensive education, training, and professionalism.
The act would allow states to incorporate dentists and dental facilities into their planning, according to the ADA News.
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