Debate in Concord over bill to let patients decline routine dental X-rays Representative Mike Drago said HB 12-86 would protect patient autonomy and prevent dentists from refusing routine cleanings when patients decline radiographs; dentists and hygienists warned the measure could weaken standards of care and risk missed diagnoses, especially for children.

A heated debate unfolds in New Hampshire as a proposed bill aims to protect patient choice in declining dental X-rays, but could it jeopardize critical diagnostics for children?

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These Dental Patients Were Left Behind. These Clinics Changed That | Newswise Tufts University School of Dental Medicine has renamed their clinics that treat patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities Tufts Special Care Dental Clinics. This is a unique partnershi...

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Senate Bill 268 expands access to dental care for Nevada's underserved children Senate Bill 268 aims to improve dental care access for children in Nevada schools.

A groundbreaking bill is on the table that could revolutionize dental care access for Nevada's underserved children, addressing a dire need for preventive services in schools.

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TennCare discusses dental care access challenges and maternal mortality rates in Tennessee TennCare addresses dental provider shortages and aims to reduce maternal mortality rates.

Tennessee's healthcare system faces a critical crisis with alarming dental care shortages and maternal mortality rates that demand urgent action.

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Florida House approves dental services expansion for Medicaid recipients under 21 House Bill 21 extends Medicaid dental services to children and nursing home residents.

Florida's House Bill 21 is set to transform dental care access for vulnerable populations, providing essential services to children and nursing home residents.

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Looking for access to subsidized dental care? It might depend on where you live | CBC News Nearly three quarters of dentists are accepting patients through the new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) — but data obtained by CBC News shows some parts of the country have much lower uptake.

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