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PublishedApril 26, 2021
Maine lawmakers take up new effort to expand adult dental care under Medicaid
Democrats have been trying to expand coverage since 2019, but the effort was derailed when the Legislature adjourned abruptly in 2020 in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2021
Maine’s 1st dental therapist intends to press for expansion of the profession
Dental therapists, likened to nurse practitioners or physician's assistants, are recognized in 13 states and 2 territories.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2020
State reprimands a controversial Lewiston oral surgeon
Dental regulators rule Dr. Jan Kippax violated professional standards in his care of one patient.
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PublishedMay 28, 2020
Dental care complicated amid COVID-19 restrictions
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PublishedMay 11, 2020
Dentists criticize Mills administration for not letting routine care resume
Maine is one of the few states that haven't allowed dentists to reopen for routine visits, and some patients are suffering infections and other problems because they have not been treated.
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