Nearly one in five older adults in Tennessee have lost all of their teeth. That’s according to a new report by America’s Health Rankings.
TennCare proposes offering dental coverage to just about everyone in its program
Tennessee is trying to improve oral health. But which comes first: more dentists or more patients with dental coverage? It’s a classic chicken and egg problem. So state leaders are trying to expand both at once.
Tennessee may funnel big money into dental schools in hopes of getting grads into rural areas
A proposal from the Tennessee Department of Health would expand dental school class sizes and forgive tuition for those who end up working in high-need areas. The five-year, $94 million pilot project was floated to Gov. Bill Lee during this month’s budget hearings.
Why Tennessee’s Governor Wants To Help Pregnant Women Go To The Dentist
Tennessee’s governor wants to expand health coverage for pregnant women and new mothers on TennCare. And that includes dental benefits because a mom’s mouth has a surprising connection to the health of a baby.
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