You are browsing the archive of dental articles on subject insurance coverage.

Affordable Dental Care for Low-Income Adults

Millions of Americans still do not have access to any affordable dental care, to a qualitative and the most necessary treatment procedures. In the same time, any untreated dental problem will affect the whole body, causing other, bigger health problems.

Dental Care Costs Is Largest Part of Families’ Health Care Spending - Report

A new report issued by The Access Project finds that the cost of dental care represent more of a financial burden on families and individuals than has been previously recognized. The group, which surveyed family farm and ranch operators discovered that dental costs constitute more than a quarter of families’ out-of-pocket health care spending.

Children Get Free Dental Care

Though National Children’s Dental Health Month has passed, one California county is not waiting for February to come around again to give needy kids free dental care. A dental fair means a free check up for nearly one hundred kids in Roanoke. Every six months dental students from MCV/VCU come to Roanoke to give the kids a check-up and make sure everything looks healthy.

Dental Students and Dentists Offer Free Dental Services For Kids and Adults

Free Dental Services For Kids and Adults. Kansas Mission of Mercy offers free dental care today, Saturday. Dentistry students help kids in need. Proper Dental Coverage for Kids.

12 Million Children Have Serious Barriers to Regular Dental Care

As the nation begins to focus its attention on the prospects of major health care reforms, one important aspect of health must not be overlooked — access to affordable dental care for children. If left untreated, tooth decay in childhood can lead to lifelong tooth and gum problems, hospitalizations and emergency room visits, delayed physical development and loss of school days.