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National Oral Health Leader Launches Major Ad Campaign to Support Medicare Dental Benefit

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health®, a national organization focused on improving oral health of all, today launched a multi-platform digital advertising campaign advocating for the inclusion of dental.

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New Delta Dental of Illinois Survey Shows Benefits of Dental Coverage

A vast majority of Illinoisans say dental coverage not only helps them stay healthy, but also gives them peace of mind. In a.

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NDP Wants to Expand Dental Coverage in Canada

The New Democrat Party (NDP) of Canada is urging the government to support its proposal to provide dental coverage to millions of Canadians.

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Asian Americans Face Oral Health Disparities

Amidst the rise in violence against Asian Americans during the pandemic, the COVID-19 public health crisis also has disproportionately impacted health access and.

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Pandemic Disrupts Oral Healthcare Among Older Adults

The disruptions in long-term care facilities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have created opportunities for positive long-term changes in this setting, according to.

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Michigan’s Medicaid Expansion Improves Oral Health

As the pandemic’s economic effects drive more people to enroll in Medicaid as safety-net health insurance, the program’s dental coverage can improve oral.

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Affordable Care Act Increased Dental Coverage Rates in Medicaid Expansion States

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) increased rates of dental coverage by 18.9 percentage points in states that provide dental benefits through Medicaid, according.

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Adult Medicaid Recipients in Delaware Now Have Dental Coverage

Adults in Delaware who receive Medicaid will automatically get dental coverage as part of their plan, effective October 1.

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Dental Coverage and Care Varies By Region

Dentate adults between the ages of 18 and 64 with private dental insurance are more likely to visit a dentist than those with.

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Dental Coverage for Medicaid Patients Won’t Eliminate Emergency Room Visits

More than 2 percent of emergency room visits could be easily avoided. That’s because that number is the amount of visits to the.

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