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County advisory committee reports low dental utilization among Medi‑Cal beneficiaries, highlights Early Smile program
Summary
A county advisory committee reported low preventive dental visit rates among Medi‑Cal beneficiaries and detailed efforts to increase access through school-based and community programs, including Early Smile Sacramento.
The Sacramento County Managed Dental Advisory Committee presented its annual update to the Board of Supervisors on May 13, reporting low utilization of preventive dental services among Medi‑Cal beneficiaries and outlining local efforts to expand access.
Committee members said roughly 647,000 county beneficiaries are enrolled in Medi‑Cal dental coverage; the county’s dental…
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