Kentucky’s state assembly is thinking of removing the state’s community water fluoridation requirement for communities with more than 3,000 residents. Kentucky ranks 45th for overall oral health.
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New Bill Targets Dental Insurance Power Play
A sweeping House proposal could upend how dental plans operate by forcing self-funded insurers to follow state laws.
From Toxic Dumping to Dental Care for Kids
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Michigan Moves Closer to Launching Its First Dental Therapy Program
Ferris State University is advancing Michigan’s first dental therapy program, aiming to expand access to care while addressing…
House Reauthorizes Action for Dental Health Act to Strengthen Workforce and…
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The Role of Implants in Maintaining Oral Health
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