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Thursday, February 25, 2010

USA - "C" Grade For OK Child Dental Care

"C" Grade For OK Child Dental Care
Reported by: Emily Sinovic
A new study out today criticize's Oklahoma's dental care for children. The Pew Center study graded all states' dental care for children and gave 36 states, including Oklahoma, a "C".
The report summarized Oklahoma's care with the following statement:
"Oklahoma meets just half of the eight policy benchmarks aimed at addressing children’s dental health needs. Even though 40 percent of third graders in Oklahoma have untreated tooth decay, the state lacks a school-based sealant program.......

And nearly 74 percent of Oklahoma’s population had access to community water supplies with optimal fluoride

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