By: LaDene Naujokas

LaDene Naujokas — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:36:22 +0000

I am a dental hygienist. What about extending hygiene services like in other states? Also, an “at school “location for check and treatment points. This has been done in the past and I would love to be a part of that type of program. Of couse, I understand that there are legal issues that have to be reviewed, and changed. I think it is worth changing. I see this as an issue on the rise ,due to unemployment rates increasing and the nations finacial crisis worsening. Some health concerns are related to our oral health and the lower income sector can not afford dental care.They can not afford to take time off of work to seek needed treatment, let alone prevenative treatment. Some can not transport themselves, or their families to have treatment. There are families that do not qualify for mecaid, becase they are just above the poverty line, and these families can not afford any care. I would love to be part of the solution, for I think it is apparent that we have a problem.
Sincerly, LaDene

Comments on: Dental care lags among many Rochester children

By: LaDene Naujokas