$10M for School-Based Dental Care: New York Expands Clinics in Underserved Communities
New York State will invest $10 million to expand dental services at 33 school-based health centers over five years, aiming to improve children’s oral-health outcomes—especially in low-income and high-risk communities. The funding supports on-site, mobile, and portable school dental programs that provide preventive and restorative care such as screenings, sealants, and treatments, while covering staffing,…