Dental Care for Kids on Medicaid Varies by Fees Each
Dental Care for Kids on Medicaid Varies by Fees Each State Sets
TUESDAY, July 12 (HealthDay News) -- Low reimbursements to dentists from Medicaid make getting dental care difficult for children and adolescents covered by the government health plan, new research suggests.
Dental Care Important For Heart Health Among Older Women
Dental care may be linked to heart health in older women, a study suggests. The study, published in the journal Health Economics, found that older women who receive regular dental care are approximately one-third less likely to suffer from heart disease than those who do not. The results were obtained by looked at the medical records of almost 7,000 people ages 44 to 88. The same finding was ...
Free health, dental services offered in York City
Hundreds of uninsured residents of York County go without medical or dental care each year. So when they do end up in a doctor's office or hospital, they incur higher medical bills because the severity of their condition requires more costly treatments, local health officials say.
Millions of Americans Lack Access to Dental Care: Report
WEDNESDAY, July 13 (HealthDay News) -- More than 33 million Americans live in areas with too few dentists to meet their needs, and millions of children and retirees lack access to good oral health care because they can't afford it, a new report finds.
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