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On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
My understanding is, and somebody correct me if I'm wrong, that just about 20 percent of dentists in this country will treat people with Medicaid.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Senator Sanders highlights the low percentage of dentists treating Medicaid patients.

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