On the recordMay 16, 2024
It is unacceptable to me that 67 percent of rural communities in America are designated as dental professional shortage areas.
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congress.govIt is unacceptable to me that 67 percent of rural communities in America are designated as dental professional shortage areas.
Many rural areas lack sufficient dental professionals.
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It is unacceptable to me that 67 percent of rural communities in America are designated as dental professional shortage areas.
nearly half of Americans who have dental insurance have skipped their appointments because they could not afford to pay for the dental procedures they need.
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nearly 70 million adults and nearly 8 million children have no dental insurance.