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ADA Asks Congress to Strengthen Medicaid Oral Health Programs
Date:9/23/2008

nce between the 'Healthy Kids Dental' program and the widely accepted Delta Dental private plans."

She noted that the "Healthy Kids" plan -- with its improved reimbursement rates -- has been a resounding success, with dentist participation shooting up from 25 percent to 80 percent within one year of the program's introduction in 2001. Participation now stands at 90 percent.

The key to the success of "Healthy Kids," Dr. Grover said, is the cooperation between all stakeholders in the state to make it succeed. The Michigan Dental Association, the Michigan Department of Community Health, and Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio and Indian joined forces to work with the legislature and the governor to develop and expand the program.

To help states improve their Medicaid programs -- and greatly improve dental coverage for low-income children -- Congress should pass H.R. 2472, the Essential Oral Health Care Act, Dr. Grover said. This bill is important, she said, because it would provide enhanced federal matching funds if a state is willing to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates, address administrative barriers, and reach out to the dental community.

About the American Dental Association

The not-for-profit ADA is the nation's largest dental association, representing more than 156,000 dentist members. The premier source of oral health information, the ADA has advocated for the public's health and promoted the art and science of dentistry since 1859. The ADA's state-of-the-art research facilities develop and test dental products and materials that have advanced the practice of dentistry and made the patient experience more positive. The ADA Seal of Acceptance long has been a valuable and respected guide to consumer dental care products. JADA, a monthly journal, is the ADA's flagship publication and the best-read scientific journal in dentistry. For more information about the ADA, visit the Association's Web site at HYPERLINK "

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