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Dental Benefit Plans Will Provide Coverage to Children from the Age of Birth
June 3rd, 2010
“With this legislation Maine is setting a high standard for children’s dental benefit coverage,” notes Governor John Baldacci. “I am pleased to sign this bill into law and make Maine a leader for children’s oral health.”

Studies have shown the dramatic positive effect early visits to the dentist provide…
“Children who receive early preventive care, starting at age 1, can have 50% less tooth decay,” notes Dr. Jonathan Shenkin, a Maine pediatric dentist and President of the Maine Dental Association.

“Less oral disease means children will have less dental pain – and fewer visits to the dentist over their lifetime. Parents can reduce costs for dental care over a short period of time by bringing babies in to the dentist as soon as the baby teeth erupt,” he adds............

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