On the recordJune 7, 2016
Patients who have poor or no dental care often find themselves suffering from costly and potentially fatal conditions such as cardio-vascular disease and oral cancers.
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congress.govPatients who have poor or no dental care often find themselves suffering from costly and potentially fatal conditions such as cardio-vascular disease and oral cancers.
McDermott warns about severe health consequences of inadequate dental care.
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