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    DENTEX is an Alaska based program that educates dental health aide therapists to provide dental care to Alaska Native communities. The program is a collaboration between the Alaska Native Health Consortium and the University of Washington School of Medicine Physician Assistant Training Program, MEDEX Northwest.

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    Launched in 2007 as a collaborative effort between the Alaska Native Tribal Health Center and the University of Washington, DENTEX was developed to meet the oral health needs of native Alaskan people across 200 remote villages.

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    In February, staff reflected on the last four years as we wrote our report narrative for WK Kellogg Foundation. We realized that in spite of some extreme setbacks, Alaska DHAT has accomplished its objectives, and then some: in villages currently served by DHATs, over 35,000 more people in rural Alaska now have access to oral healthcare.

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Kate KohlBased in Emmonak

Employed by Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation

“Prior to DENTEX I worked as a dental assistant for over a year. I traveled to regional villages and learned that I have the endurance to handle stressful positions and stamina to get the job done. I like to believe it’s my family—my roots—that have given me the background and tools that I need to be successful as a Dental Health Aide Therapist.”

Michael Franson, BA

Student Services Manager

I am a Washingtonian born and raised. I grew up on Vashon Island and attended college at Western Washington University, where I earned my degree in Business Administration and Marketing in 2004. Before beginning my MEDEX career in 2005, I worked as an International Peer Advisor and event planner while at Western, and also for the Seattle Mariners as the supervisor of the team store at Safeco Field. My life outside of MEDEX pretty much consists of the Seattle sports scene (As I am an avid Seahawks and Mariners fan). I also enjoy playing other sports like golf and bowling.



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