School dental services which followed similar training became popular in countries such as Canada, South Africa, the Netherlands (temporarily), Fiji, Hong Kong, Malaysia and the Philippines and in 2000, 28 countries around the world utilised dental therapists.
School dental services that followed similar education became popular in countries like Canada, South Africa, the Netherlands (for a brief period), Fiji, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and the Philippines. By 2000, 28 international locations had adopted dental therapists as part of their healthcare workforce.