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Teeth Matter
The Children's Dental Health Project's blog
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October 11, 2024
Proposed rule will discourage immigrant families from accessing dental care
This proposed rule would broaden the considerations for determining whether a person is likely to use public benefits in the future.
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October 3, 2024
Answering questions from our Medicaid webinar
Our webinar on the renewed federal focus to improve kids’ dental access in Medicaid prompted many questions. Webinar panelists respond in this new Q&A resource.
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September 20, 2024
Insights from Virginia: Increasing oral health care access and usage during pregnancy
Virginia's Medicaid added comprehensive dental benefits for pregnant women in 2015. But work remains to close gaps in oral health care access during pregnancy.
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September 17, 2024 | By: Meg Booth
New brief urges action to prioritize pregnant women’s oral health
CDHP's new issue brief urges renewed efforts to remove obstacles that impede the oral health of pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid.
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September 10, 2024
A month to remember the link between oral health and nutrition
September is Hunger Action Month. CDHP staff recently took time to volunteer at a local food bank, an activity that raised our awareness.
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August 2, 2024
New resources help states improve children’s oral health care following CMS bulletin
CDHP will hold a webinar and has a new guide to help states improve children’s access to oral health care in Medicaid and CHIP, as a federal bulletin urges.