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Doctors Take On Dental Duties to Reach Low-Income and Uninsured Patients

Kate Ruder

April 10, 2024 |

KFF Health News |

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Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

Several doctors are working together to integrate oral health into medical checkups for children, pregnant women and others who can’t afford or access a dentist. With the help of a five-year, $6 million federal grant, a team of doctors and dental hygienists has trained 250 primary care providers in how to provide oral health care in several states, allowing patients to access dental care during regular checkups.

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