I am urging you to support a preventative dental benefit as part of Medicaid.Good oral health should not be a luxury. When people have healthy mouths, they’re also more likely to have healthy bodies and minds. And when we have healthier people, we have a healthier Arizona. Oral health care should be accessible for all Arizonans, and Medicaid beneficiaries should no longer be excluded from receiving this vital care.

By expanding access to preventative care, we can reduce the cost of oral health care by stopping problems before they start. Prevention means more than just brushing or flossing- it means visiting a dental office twice a year and receiving care such as x-rays, exams, and cleanings. Prevention helps people avoid serious, expensive, and painful problems like gum disease and even oral cancer. Prevention allows people to eat nutritious foods and conduct healthy lives.Please support this step to increase access to care and reduce its cost, and we will create a healthier Arizona.

This is a problem we can solve! Vote yes on HB2338!