If you live in a northern climate, spring is arriving soon but cold weather continues to linger. And cold weather can put a chill on your teeth more than any body part. Any weather extreme can cause dental issues, but cold weather has the biggest impact. Michigan dentist Dr. Gary Vance recently posted four solid …
Volunteer dentists fill the gaps
Volunteer dentists are coming to the rescue of children most in need of preventative dental care. The movement comes as a federal report noted that more children are falling through the cracks when it comes to dental care. A recent example occurred in Peoria, IL, at an annual dental care event in conjunction with American …
More than 25 percent of Medicaid children received no dental care
A disturbing trend noted in a recent federal report showed that more than a quarter of children enrolled in Medicaid didn’t receive any dental care at all in 2013. The finding came within a recent Department of Health and Human Services Inspector General report. It was discussed in a recent post on Becker’s Hospital Review. …
Maine might expand Medicaid coverage for dental
Across the country, leaders are realizing that extending Medicaid coverage for dental services is a cost saver in the long run. A recent example in the state of Maine illustrates that. There, the statewide Chamber of Commerce is urging passage of a bill that would extend Medicaid coverage to pregnant women for dental services. Maine …
ADA urges more state coordination on Medicaid
The American Dental Association (ADA) is urging state dental associations to become more involved in providing leadership on Medicaid dental services in their states. Such a move will help retain or gain Medicaid services in their states for adults and children, the ADA says. Specifically, the ADA’s Council on Access, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations sponsored …