U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), a member of the Senate Finance Health Care Subcommittee, has introduced legislation (S. 22) that creates a dental benefit under Medicare Part B. Currently, Medicare does not pay for routine oral health care like checkups, cleanings and x-rays, restorative procedures, or dentures.
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Is community water fluoridation necessary even if you use fluoride toothpaste? 💯 Water fluoridation and fluoride toothpaste work together to protect teeth against cavities. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Is community water fluoridation necessary even if you use fluoride toothpaste? 💯 Water fluoridation and fluoride toothpaste work together to protect teeth against cavities. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
#DYK access to preventive oral health care is essential even for baby teeth? Primary teeth enable chewing, clear speech, proper nutrition and serve as placeholders for developing permanent teeth. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
#DYK access to preventive oral health care is essential even for baby teeth? Primary teeth enable chewing, clear speech, proper nutrition and serve as placeholders for developing permanent teeth. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
5 days ago
Community water fluoridation has significantly improved oral health in the U.S.:
🦷Decreasing tooth decay by approximately 25% for everyone
💰Saving communities money
😢Reducing the number of painful and costly dental procedures
#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
5 days ago
Community water fluoridation has significantly improved oral health in the U.S.:
🦷Decreasing tooth decay by approximately 25% for everyone
💰Saving communities money
😢Reducing the number of painful and costly dental procedures
#teethmatter