by Jasmin Fernandes | Jun 11, 2025 | In The News
The Florida legislature extended its 2025 session but failed to pass the state budget or expand Medicaid dental coverage. The SMILES Act (HB 975/SB 1048) seeks to improve Medicaid dental benefits by covering routine care and increasing dentist reimbursement rates. ...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Jun 11, 2025 | In The News
The hundreds of veterans who visited Houghton’s annual VetFest on June 11 may have noticed something new. The Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center set up its mobile dental unit to provide free oral cancer screenings and referrals to veterans. Watch news clip and...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Jun 5, 2025 | In The News
Access is especially tough for kids in rural areas or whose families don’t have a lot of money. Some dentists say a new statewide ban on adding fluoride to drinking water affects these communities the most. Watch news clip and read full article.
by Jasmin Fernandes | Jun 5, 2025 | In The News
A powerful TIME investigation exposes how misinformation, policy rollbacks, and systemic neglect are leaving millions without access to basic dental care. The most vulnerable communities are paying the price as fluoride is removed from water systems and Medicaid...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Jun 4, 2025 | In The News
Dental pain is a common concern during pregnancy. A person may develop dental pain during pregnancy because of pregnancy-related changes or because of pre-existing dental health issues. Read the full article here.
by Jasmin Fernandes | Jun 2, 2025 | In The News
In the US, approximately 27% of adults, or about 72 million people, do not have dental insurance. This lack of coverage may contribute to worsening overall health, according to a report released by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. Read the full article...
