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21: Dental Insurance, Health, and Halloween
Tooth decay is the leading chronic childhood illness in the U.S. In this episode, Heidi Russell speaks with pediatric dentist Christopher Lugo about the physiological impacts of sugar on developing teeth, public policy and access challenges within Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) dental coverage in Texas, and practical advice for managing Halloween treats.
This conversation was recorded on Oct. 19, 2026.
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Texas Health and Human Services — Medicaid & CHIP Dental Services
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