As president of the Maine Dental Association’s executive board and being a local dentist, I wanted to respond to recent news reports that have questioned whether existing scientific research supports the benefits of flossing. The Maine Dental Association, which represents more than 700 dentists in the state, says Mainers who floss are practicing an essential […]
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Maine Dental Health Out-Reach receives $1,000 grant
WINTHROP — Maine Dental Health Out-Reach, Inc. recently received a $1,000 grant from the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation to purchase oral hygiene supplies. This grant will provide necessary assistance to Maine Dental Health Out-Reach’s Dental Hygiene Services for School Children mobile program. “The mission of Maine Dental Health Out-Reach is to improve the oral health […]
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MaineCare adults could get limited dental care
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine lawmakers are considering a bill that for the first time would provide emergency dental care for adults who receive Medicaid benefits. The proposal is designed to reduce uncompensated emergency room treatment for dental pain. Currently, children are covered for dental care but not adults. About 25 states provide at least some […]
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Peter Drews: Maine dentists recognize urgent need for care
In Maine there are approximately 150,000 veterans; 90,000 are over the age of 55; many live on fixed incomes and many are unable to afford dental care. Just 9,000 of Maine’s veterans are eligible for dental benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The need for dental care among U.S. military veterans is great. The […]
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Dentists in Maine offer free care for the poor
SCARBOROUGH (AP) — More than 30 dentists across Maine are offering free dental care to the poor. Dentists who are taking part in a program called Dentists Who Care for ME are providing free teeth cleanings, fillings and extractions on Friday to people who can’t afford dental care and don’t have dental insurance. People who […]
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Bethel church to host community supper to raise funds for dental care program
BETHEL — The West Parish Congregational Church will host a community harvest supper at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, in a continued effort to raise money for the Smile Fund. The Smile Fund, according to resident Jane Chandler, is a program that “earmarks adults who are unable to find employment or are already working and […]