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Dentistry
AGD Applauds Conyers for Bill Helping New Dentists Practice in Areas of Need
August 16th, 2008
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) applauds Rep. John Conyers (D-MI-14) for introducing the "Improving Dental Access in Underserved Communities Act of 2008" (HR 6613) with the intent of increasing underserved population's access to proper oral health care. Particularly, this bill would increase funding for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) to $300 million for each of the fiscal years 2009 through 2013 and $100 million would be earmarked annually for students pursuing a career in dentistry. "We support this bill as it will help provide access to dental care for underserved communities -- a top legislative goal for the AGD -- by helping ensure that more dental...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-08-16)
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