Beginning July 1, 2026, California’s decision to limit full-scope Medi-Cal dental benefits for certain adult immigrants will reshape access to care, practice participation, and the balance between short-term savings and long-term system costs.
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Evidence-Based Decision-Making in Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
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RDHAPs Take the Stage at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO
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