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For people with disabilities, oral health care remains a challenge

July
10
,
2018
It is an unacceptable truth - people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have a much harder time than people without IDD navigating the already complex health care system. That includes trying to find a dentist and access oral …
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Emotions Run Deep at Michigan’s Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic

June
07
,
2018
You’ve probably heard of Missions of Mercy free care dental clinics. But until you work at one and meet people who have been suffering mouth pain for months -- to the point where they are actually eager to wait in line, overnight, in the cold, just …
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Celebrating Nurses' Important Work in Oral Health

May
11
,
2018
As we close National Nurses Week on the May 12th birthday of Florence Nightingale, the nursing profession is proud to play an important role in building interprofessional oral health workforce capacity that increases oral health access, …
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Access to glasses making big impact on Youngstown students' test scoresopens in new window
DentaQuest was one of six vision organizations participating in a free eyeglasses program in Youngstown, Ohio, schools, which has paid off in better attendance and test results, and a lower discipline rate.
11
Jul
2018
www.wkbn.com
Dentists Detail Challenges Of Rural Dental Careopens in new window
Local NPR station explores the problem of quality rural dental care and its consequences on overall health with Dr. Sean Boynes of the DentaQuest Institute, Oregon Health Authority Dental Director Bruce Austin, and Laura McKeane of AllCare.
02
Jul
2018
ijpr.org
Free Clinic Receives Grant for Dental Healthopens in new window
The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington recently received a $5,000 grant from DentaQuest to help promote oral health.
02
Jul
2018
clarkcountylive.com
State Awards Medicaid Dental Contractsopens in new window
Florida Medicaid officials announced plans to sign contracts with three managed-care companies - including DentaQuest - to provide dental care.
29
Jun
2018
wlrn.org
Over $1 Million In Free Dental Care Providedopens in new window
Charitable dental care valued at more than $1 million was provided to children and adults, ages 1 – 90, during 2,087 patient visits at the ninth Mission of Mercy in Wisconsin, with help from the DentaQuest Foundation.
28
Jun
2018
www.spanishjournal.com