Dental therapists, likened to nurse practitioners or physician’s assistants, are recognized in 13 states and 2 territories.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Portland dental office hopes to take bite out of illegal hunting
Dr. Daniel Figueiredo will donate a portion of proceeds from exams at his new dental studio to Maine Operation Game Thief.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Dentists criticize Mills administration for not letting routine care resume
Maine is one of the few states that haven’t allowed dentists to reopen for routine visits, and some patients are suffering infections and other problems because they have not been treated.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Maine close to prohibiting waiting periods for children’s dental care
The Maine Senate approves a law change that would stop insurance companies from imposing waiting periods before they cover tooth decay treatment in children.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Advocates for Maine dental bill press Mills for support
An advocacy group presented 1,500 signed postcards to the governor’s office, urging her to back a measure to give dental benefits to adult Medicaid recipients. The change would help roughly 70,000 people receive preventive care.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine Legislature has a long agenda for a short session
Lawmakers have important issues to deal with, and they shouldn’t leave them on the table when they adjourn in April.
Posted inTimes Record
Dental bill would prohibit waiting periods for children in Maine
Children newly enrolled in private insurance could get dental care immediately if lawmakers approve a measure to be taken up in the January session.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: End insurance wait periods for children’s dental treatment
Tooth decay progresses more quickly in children, making a common insurance industry practice dangerous.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Make dental care a health care benefit
It’s not a luxury; it’s essential for overall well-being.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Legislators should move forward with MaineCare dental benefit
Adding the coverage to Maine’s Medicaid program has a low cost and high value.