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Tom Raffio on Adult Medicaid Dental Benefits, Veteran Oral Healthcare, and Suicide Prevention
Tom Raffio on Adult Medicaid Dental Benefits, Veteran Oral Healthcare, and Suicide Prevention
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Jeff Chidester and Tom Raffio, President and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, for an important conversation on vital community health initiatives.

Raffio shares key updates on the Adult Medicaid Dental Benefits Program and ongoing efforts to improve access to oral healthcare for struggling veterans.

Plus, Raffio shares insights from his recent conversation with Dawn Johnson from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, highlighting the critical intersection between community outreach, mental health, and overall well-being.

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