Dear DrBicuspid Member,
A California group is proposing a novel approach to make dental care more accessible to more people: set up clinics in large retail outlets such as Wal-Mart.
A feasibility study released this month by the California HealthCare Foundation concluded that the clinics could provide oral care to underserved populations and that the clinics could pay for themselves -- as long as they don’t have to rely on Medicaid. Read more.
In other news, a Florida woman who repeatedly ignored her young son's dental needs was arrested last week on charges of child abuse. While experts agree that it is important to encourage patients to follow through on recommended treatment, they also say there is only so much you can do about no-shows. Read more.
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