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Teeth Matter
The Children's Dental Health Project's blog
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June 17, 2024
Utah’s approach to Medicaid expansion would do more harm than good
The state's proposal to partially expand Medicaid would set harmful policy precedents and risk the oral health and success of children and their parents.
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June 12, 2024
Nebraskans approved full Medicaid expansion, but state officials have other ideas
State lawmakers are pursuing a Medicaid waiver with several provisions that could make oral health coverage and care hard for many people to access.
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May 9, 2024
Children are losing coverage — the Administration and Congress need to act now
Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program are key sources of kids’ dental care. A recent stark drop in coverage risks children's oral health.
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May 8, 2024
Closing gaps in oral health for pregnant women and new moms
A new bill responding to the maternal health crisis includes crucial provisions to expand access to oral health care in pregnancy and for new moms.
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May 2, 2024
Proposed changes to federal nutrition program would risk families' oral health
SNAP helps families afford nutritious food, which is important to supporting good oral health. But new rules may leave many without this assistance.
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April 30, 2024
Spotlighting family-centered solutions at the National Oral Health Conference
A CDHP-led panel at this national convening examined strategies and data on how a multi-generational approach can boost oral health for kids and adults.