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Teeth Matter
The Children's Dental Health Project's blog
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June 4, 2018
Improving families' oral health by supporting healthy diets
We can better support kids' and families' oral health by elevating the key roles of diet and nutrition in policy, provider partnerships, and community programs.
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May 25, 2018 | By: Amy Cotton
Three reasons why we shouldn’t expand short-term health plans
The administration seeks to roll back rules on short-term, limited duration insurance. That could harm the health and economic security of unwitting families.
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May 21, 2018 | By: Deborah Vishnevsky
Resource and webinar for advocates: Protect oral health in state marketplaces
A federal rule on health and dental insurance risks benefits and protections for those seeking marketplace coverage. Our new resources can help you take action.
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May 17, 2018 | By: Colin Reusch
Tailoring care to meet every child’s oral health needs
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urged state Medicaid and CHIP programs to base kids' dental care on disease risk, not a one-size-fits-all model.
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May 10, 2018
$7 billion in CHIP cuts?
The White House has proposed rescinding some health funds, including from the Children's Health Insurance Program, a key source of kids' dental coverage.
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May 4, 2018
Anti-immigrant policies are hurting children’s oral health
Federal actions on immigration are creating a climate of fear among families in immigrant communities, causing many to forego needed medical and dental care.