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PublishedSeptember 25, 2022
Thousands more Mainers now have access to dental care, but can’t find a dentist
Even before more than 200,000 adults became eligible for MaineCare's dental benefits this summer, the state was experiencing a dearth of professionals to provide them.
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PublishedJune 29, 2022
Maine to expand dental coverage for nearly 220,000 adults
The new benefits will cover preventive care in addition to emergencies.
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PublishedMay 13, 2022
Maine children getting access to virtual dental services
The children become patients with a dental practice but receive care in school and primary care settings.
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PublishedApril 1, 2022
Maine Voices: The time is now to rebuild Maine’s dental health care program
L.D. 1501 recognizes that good oral health is important to our kids’ well-being, happiness, education and future.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2022
Partnership will provide free dental care to veterans in Maine
The Maine Bureau of Veterans' Service said it's working with 22 clinics to provide the service.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2022
Committee endorses bill to monitor dental insurers in Maine
The proposal would ensure the insurers are spending enough on claims and improving care for customers.
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PublishedJune 3, 2021
Maine House and Senate advance bill to expand dental coverage under MaineCare
Maine is one of only 10 states that do not cover preventive and restorative dental care under their Medicaid programs.
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PublishedMay 20, 2021
Commentary: Dental care is health care. Mainers need access to it.
L.D. 1501 provides a way for the dental profession and our state to protect all children from preventable dental disease.
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PublishedApril 26, 2021
Maine lawmakers take up new effort to expand adult dental care under Medicaid
Democrats have been trying to expand coverage since 2019, but the effort was derailed when the Legislature adjourned abruptly in 2020 in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2021
Maine’s 1st dental therapist intends to press for expansion of the profession
Dental therapists, likened to nurse practitioners or physician's assistants, are recognized in 13 states and 2 territories.
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