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Government Shutdown: How Might Dental Care be Affected



Most of the world waited with bated breath for Congress to determine whether or not a government shutdown would take place. This crisis was averted but what if it had not been? How then would this affect dental care?

New Health Reform Law Provides Millions of American Children with Access to Dental Care



The Children’s Dental Health Project (CDHP) today applauded the historic dental health care provisions that were recently enacted as part of the health care reform legislation signed into law by President Obama. The provisions contained in the legislation represent an unprecedented investment in the oral health of all Americans, especially children.

What Now? Dental Reform?



When you consider the state of the dental industry and the lack of adequate coverage that Americans have in terms of dental coverage, the question needs to be raised: “Is dental reform needed now?”

Free Dental Clinics and Camps After Recession and Healthcare Reform



Free dental clinics are locations where patients in need of dental care can get free preventative and restorative dental treatments if they meet income guidelines. Existing free dental clinics are going strong and will continue to do so in the post recession era. Even with the healthcare reform in place, free dental clinics will continue to be necessary.

Regardless of Health Care Reform, Free Dental Clinics Will Remain Open



The present operators of US free dental clinics will remain open and they anticipate that the waiting rooms will remain full, even in the face of healthcare reform. Free dental clinics are known for filling up fast since so many Americans lack adequate coverage for dental procedures.

Oral Health America Applauds Oral Health Provisions in Health Care Reform Bill



The health care reform bill passed by Congress, and now signed into law by President Obama, includes many provisions that will improve the nation’s oral health. Most significantly, the bill does guarantee oral health coverage for children and allows for resources to extend oral disease prevention measures in every state. Over time, the bill’s provisions can help to increase access to care for all ages.

How Dental Care Will Be Changed by Healthcare Reform



Health reform will offer major changes in the arena of dental care; the bill that has been offered by the United States Congress for healthcare reform will have a lasting effect on the field of dentistry and the type of dental care that people receive.

Medicaid Benefits Cut in Arizona for Kids in Low Income Families

The Children’s Health Insurance Program (C.H.I.P.) has been eliminated by the state of Arizona: the first of the fifty states to do so.

United States Healthcare Reform and Dental Tourism



Dental tourism may be increased, even in the light of healthcare reform. When people need elective dental work performed, they are bound to seek out the least expensive option, especially in light of today’s economy.

Dentists Granted Free Dental Services for Uninsured

Cleveland medical professionals volunteer to run a free health clinic for the uninsured. Dental Hygienist Gives Free Care to Mothers-to-Be. Dental surgery clinic now offered at Lynchburg’s free clinic. Dental volunteers needed for free dental clinic.