After years of progress improving children's oral health coverage, new U.S. Census Bureau data show the number of uninsured children rose last year. Read what has contributed to this harmful decline and strategies for policymakers to restore kids' coverage.
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Preventing Tooth Decay
Nearly all tooth decay can be prevented. CDHP helps identify cost-effective options for preventing decay, and stopping it from spreading.
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Coverage, Financing & Access
Today, more than 45 million children have dental coverage through Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program. Millions more have gained private coverage through health reform.
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Effective Tools for States
State oral health programs have great leaders, great responsibilities, and often too few resources. Our tools are meant to help.
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