05/14/2012
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"I appreciate that very much, and I think the time is long overdue, as Rick just mentioned, for us to pass that."
"Untreated oral health conditions can lead to tooth loss, pain and infection, and contribute to an increased risk for serious medical conditions such as diabetes and poor birth outcomes."
"It is way past time for the VA to do this pilot study."
"What do we know about people who use VA? They are older, they are sicker, and they have multiple and complex interactions of physical conditions."