dental
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PublishedAugust 4, 2020
Portland dental office hopes to take bite out of illegal hunting
Dr. Daniel Figueiredo will donate a portion of proceeds from exams at his new dental studio to Maine Operation Game Thief.
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PublishedMay 11, 2020
Dentists criticize Mills administration for not letting routine care resume
Maine is one of the few states that haven't allowed dentists to reopen for routine visits, and some patients are suffering infections and other problems because they have not been treated.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2020
Maine close to prohibiting waiting periods for children’s dental care
The Maine Senate approves a law change that would stop insurance companies from imposing waiting periods before they cover tooth decay treatment in children.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2020
Advocates for Maine dental bill press Mills for support
An advocacy group presented 1,500 signed postcards to the governor's office, urging her to back a measure to give dental benefits to adult Medicaid recipients. The change would help roughly 70,000 people receive preventive care.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2020
Our View: Maine Legislature has a long agenda for a short session
Lawmakers have important issues to deal with, and they shouldn't leave them on the table when they adjourn in April.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2019
Dental bill would prohibit waiting periods for children in Maine
Children newly enrolled in private insurance could get dental care immediately if lawmakers approve a measure to be taken up in the January session.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2019
Maine Voices: End insurance wait periods for children’s dental treatment
Tooth decay progresses more quickly in children, making a common insurance industry practice dangerous.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2019
Commentary: Make dental care a health care benefit
It's not a luxury; it's essential for overall well-being.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2019
Our View: Legislators should move forward with MaineCare dental benefit
Adding the coverage to Maine's Medicaid program has a low cost and high value.
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PublishedMay 3, 2010
Access to dental care in Maine reaching a crisis point Copy
There are not enough appointments available for people whether they have MaineCare insurance, private insurance or are self-pay patients, according to the Maine Dental Association.