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ADA Statement Examines How Funding Affects Access to Oral Health
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The American Dental Association today released the third in a series of papers that examine the challenges and solutions to bringing good oral health to millions of Americans who, for multiple reasons, lack access to regular dental care.
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A few days ago, a dental association and insurance company from Kansas brought to light some interesting plans. They want to develop a college loan-repayment program in order to bring dentists in the rural areas of Kansas. There are several underserved areas in the state, and many organizations and associations see this plan as a very important one.
The Peter Christensen Health Center which is located in a quite medically underserved rural area in Wisconsin is proving how the electronic health system is a great help for the medical field. The transition from traditional to the so called EHR (Electronic Health Record) system has been smooth and it proved to offer the best support and improved performance even when the circumstances are extremely challenging.
Free Dental Care Has More People Smiling. Dental faculty, students, alumni provide free care in Pikeville. Van brings dental care to people who can’t pay.




