Dental Health in Oregon Gets a 'B'

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Wed, 05/25/2011 - 12:00am
Dental Health in Oregon Gets a 'B'

Dental Heath affects almost every aspect of a child's life, but too many are going without regular checkups and preventive treatment, according to a new report from Pew Center on the States.

It gives grades by state for availability of dental care, particularly for lower-income families, and Oregon gets a B.  In collaboration with the Oregon News Service, Sarina Fong has more.

 

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