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Teeth Matter
The Children's Dental Health Project's blog
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August 21, 2019
Federal data shows progress, remaining gaps in Native American children’s oral health
Due to historic inequality, many barriers hinder indigenous communities’ efforts to prevent dental disease. But promising approaches can build on recent gains.
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August 16, 2019 | By: Colin Reusch
Advocates speak out against weakening nondiscrimination protections
The Trump administration seeks to reverse steps toward health equity by ending protections in access to health care established by the Affordable Care Act.
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August 12, 2019 | By: Deborah Vishnevsky
Immigration rule would harm children's oral health and success
Families like mine may lose access to necessities like dental care , or risk separation, if the administration's change to the public charge rule takes effect.
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August 5, 2019
Building a healthier future by training for teamwork across medicine and dentistry
Many kids and adults can’t access oral health care due to ongoing silos between medicine and dentistry. Interprofessional education can help end the divide.
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July 26, 2019 | By: Deborah Vishnevsky
Study: Medicaid block grants and per capita caps would risk families’ oral health
Evidence shows how proposals to fundamentally alter Medicaid’s financing structure would cause deep cuts for kids and families who count on the program.
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July 24, 2019
Listening for the right oral health message in Maine
With state partners, CDHP examined what messages could most motivate policymakers to act on oral health. A local leader shares some key lessons.