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
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Classifying Periodontal Diseases
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The Door to Open Dental Practices in Alaska Gets Shut by Mandatory Testing
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