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Del. Bagnall: ‘Benign’ Law Offers Hope to Marylanders Seeking Oral Health Care

October 25, 2021

Since the elimination of Maryland’s Adult Dental Medicaid Program more than 30 years ago, many Marylanders have muddled through their oral health care needs with inconsistent care, if they receive care at all. Over a period of six years, between 2011 and 2017, Maryland lost 16 of its own citizens to dental cellulitis, an infection of the tooth at its root. Tragically, each of these deaths may have been preventable with simple treatments and regular care.

Article Source: Maryland Matters

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