State GovernmentDentists Can Offer More Services To Low-Income CaliforniansDecember 21, 2017 | Ben BradfordLow-income Californians will have access to dental services they’ve lacked since 2009, under a law taking effect on New Year’s Day. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWill Lawmakers Fill The Holes In Denti-Cal?August 23, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe Brown administration and California lawmakers have solutions to the state’s broken program known as Denti-Cal, but they don’t want to spend a lot of money. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHow A Broken, $1 Billion State Program Leaves Californians With CavitiesAugust 22, 2016 | Ben BradfordMost California dentists refuse to participate in the Denti-Cal program, leaving patients with impossible wait times that lead to lost teeth, horror stories and expensive health consequences. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Virtual Dental Office Offers Safe, Effective CareAugust 2, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonStudents at Harmon Johnson Elementary School receive free dental care through a virtual dental office located on school grounds.
Health CareState Report Slams Denti-CalApril 1, 2016 | Ben BradfordA California oversight board is calling the state dental program for low-income people “baffling, frustrating,” and “harmful.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDenti-Cal Under Scrutiny From State BoardSeptember 23, 2015 | Ben BradfordAn independent California oversight board is taking a hard look at the state’s dental care program for the poor. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
