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Academy of General Dentistry
AGD Applauds Sen. Cardin Oral Health Initiative Bill; Urges All Senators to Co-Sponsor Measure
June 13th, 2008
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) applauds the recent introduction of the "Oral Health Initiative Act of 2008" by Sen. Benjamin Cardin (D-MD) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME). The bill, S 3064, proposes the establishment of a multi-faceted approach to oral health care through the creation of an expert oral health working group to assess existing federal oral health programs and recommend improvements. "Dental disease presents a very serious problem for our children, -- particularly those from lower-income families," stated AGD President, Vincent Mayher, DMD, MAGD. "This working group should look closely at all federal oral health care programs and make recommendations...
Source: Health Business Week (2008-06-13)
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