The WFEA Morning Update

Incredible Dental Programs for Struggling Veterans and Medicaid Recipients.

Dentist Ryan O'Neill, left, repairs the teeth of Danielle Wilkes during a clinic visit Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Wilkes waited five years to have her teeth repaired after getting several teeth knocked out in a car wreck. She was able to receive dental care after an expansion of the state's Medicaid program. Photo: Associated Press/AP Photo/George Walker IV

Incredible Dental Programs for Struggling Veterans and Medicaid Recipients.

Northeast Delta Dental CEO/President Tom Raffio joins to provide an update on their critical outreach programs supporting Medicaid patients. We also discuss the veteran dental program, which helps struggling veterans get’ no-cost dental care.’ For those wanting to participate/seek additional information, Tom wants you to call 603.223.1300.

 

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