When should a child have their first dental visit?
And the bacteria that causes dental decay can be passed from caregiver to child. It is recommended that children have their first dental visit around age 1, but many children do not have their first visit until after age 3.
Is dentistry and medicine separate?
Integrating general health and dental health. Although medicine and dentistry have remained separate for many years – separate insurance, separate schools, separate buildings – there is a connection between the health of the mouth and the health of the body.
How many primary care practices are there in Vermont?
More than 200 primary care practices are located throughout Vermont, including practices owned by individuals, groups and hospitals. There are also more than 350 individual and group dental practices.
How many FQHCs are there in Vermont?
Twelve FQHCs operate nearly 50 primary care and 10 dental care sites throughout Vermont. Mental and behavioral health care is also available on site or through local partners. Bi-State Primary Care Association maintains the list of FQHCs in Vermont and New Hampshire.
Does Vermont have a safety net?
Under Medicare and Medicaid rules, safety net providers are required to provide health care services to all Vermonters, regardless of insurance status and mostly with a sliding fee scale. Most practices in Vermont include a mix of physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners, and are certified patient-centered medical homes.
Demystifying Mortgages: What You Need to Know
Buying a house is one of the biggest purchases that most adults make in their lifetime. Eileen Derks, head of Mortgage at Laurel Road, walks you through the mortgage process and an ADA dentist shares how she got a home mortgage while also holding student loan debt and financing a practice.
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