oral health

Many patients stay away from the dentist out of concern about the costs. Health experts say that MO HealthNet covering dental exams is a significant step in Missouri's effort to improve dental access — and to boost overall health, beyond cavities, molars and gums.

Cristi Carroll remembers the discussion she had with the first of three orthodontists about braces for her daughter, Alex, now 14.“I was shocked at the…

Neena Patel tells the kinds of stories that make your mouth hurt. She’s a dentist with Miles of Smiles, a nonprofit organization offering free services to…

The president of the Kansas Dental Association said he has stopped taking patients from two of the state’s three KanCare insurance companies because of a…

John Fasbinder’s dental office was busy on a recent Tuesday.Three employees helped in the reception area, answering phones and clicking away at computers.…

Kansas health centers will receive about $2.2 million in grants and Missouri health centers, including three in Kansas City, will receive about $7.5…

The line for free dental care started forming outside the Kansas Expocentre more than 24 hours before the doors opened.Daniel Veach was among those…