O'Neill Institute  |  March 12, 2025

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Despite the importance of oral health to overall health and well-being, many D.C. residents have long faced barriers to care due to restrictive laws and limited Medicaid participation among dentists. Recent changes in law enable dental hygienists to close these gaps, but more action is needed to ensure success.

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