oral health

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Courier-Journal

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky still has dismal dental problems and poor overall oral health but is making some gains in attacking them, according to research presented to a legislative committee Thursday. Expanded access to dental care was one of the greatest gains from Kentucky’s decision to expand Medicaid and create a health exchange under the Affordable Care Act, according to the presentation of research funded in part by The Pew Charitable Trusts.

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New Hampshire Health and Human Services

Concord and Littleton, NH – Ammonoosuc Community Health Services (ACHS) has been recognized for achievement in a recent report from the Oral Health Workforce Research Center at the School of Public Health, University of Albany, State University of New York. ACHS was recognized for meeting a need in the community for more dental care through its new clinic and a partnership with the University of New England in Portland, Maine in the opening of a new dental school.

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Michigan Public Radio Network WMUK

(MPRN-Lansing) A new report says many kids and seniors in Michigan are going without dental care. The report was created by the PEW Charitable Trust at the behest of advocacy groups. It was released by the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health (MCMCH) and the Center for Health Workforce Studies.

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Lansing State Journal

It’s not just about having a winning smile. Michigan’s kids in families with low incomes, seniors and pregnant women are not getting the dental care they need to stay healthy, a new report concludes. Troubled chompers can lead to other serious problems.…

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