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Lawmakers Chew on Solutions to Dental Health Problems in West Virginia
Posted Sunday, July 29, 2007 ; 04:57 PM
Updated Sunday, July 29, 2007 ; 07:27 PM
It is just one of many topics they tackled this weekend during interim committee meetings.
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CHARLESTON -- Interim committee meeting wrapped up Sunday evening at the state Capitol, and lawmakers are looking for ways to improve the state's oral health.
West Virginia fairs poorly when compared to other states in the areas of cavities and tooth decay. Delegates and senators met with experts to come up with prevention plans and ways to bring more dentists to the Mountain State.
"It is a chance to study issues that might lead to legislative action when the session begins," said Delegate Dave Higgins, a Democrat from Kanawha County.
Usually interim committee meetings are scheduled Sunday through Tuesday.
This weekend, lawmakers tried out a new plan. They started on Friday and wrapped up Sunday.

West Virginia is 91.5% fluoridated: NYSCOF