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Dental Access in Illinois: What the New CDC Oral Health Bill Means for You
In this episode, we break down what the new Promoting Dental Health Act could mean for dental access in Illinois and why renewed CDC oral health funding matters for families across the state.
You’ll learn:
• What the Promoting Dental Health Act is and how it supports oral health programs through 2031
• Why Illinois has gone nearly 20 years without direct CDC oral health funding
• How school-based sealants, water fluoridation, and oral health surveillance help prevent dental disease
• What dental shortage areas mean for the 2.8 million Illinois residents affected
• Why only 37% of…
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