Dental Therapist
Ms. Shannon Walls is a Dental Therapist in Fort Benning, GA
with special training and skill in restorative and preventative dental care.
As a Dental Therapist, Shannon Walls performs
dental care in isolated or underserved communities. Dental Therapy is
the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of dental conditions under the supervision of a dentist. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Dental Therapists include dental plaque, gum disease, tooth injuries, and tooth decay.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dental Therapists
include imaging tests, routine cleanings, dental appliance creation, delivery of local anesthetic, cavity fillings, temporary crowns, and the extraction of baby or diseased teeth.
A Dental Therapist is an individual who has completed an accredited or non-accredited dental therapy program and who has been authorized by the relevant state board or a tribal entity to provide services within the scope of their practice under the supervision of a dentist. Functions that may be delegated to the dental therapist vary based on the needs of the dentist, the educational preparation of the dental therapist and state dental practice acts and regulations.
Dental Therapists in Fort Benning, GA