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California Healthline

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The California Assembly Health Committee voted 19-0 in support of SB 694, authorizing a study to test new workforce models with the goal of increasing access to dental care for California's children. In a press statement, Wendy Lazarus praised this leadership. "This bi-partisan vote builds upon the positive Senate action earlier this year and brings children a step closer to having something to smile about."

Dr. Bicuspid.com

The Assembly Health Committee in California has voted unanimously in support of bill SB 694, which would authorize a study to test new workforce models with the goal of increasing access to dental care for California's children. 

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Los Angeles Times

"The proposed California study should look at treating children in schools, using technology to expand care and developing two- or three-year training programs for dental workers," said Jenny Kattlove, Director of Strategic Health Initiatives.

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California HealthCare Foundation Center for Health Reporting

Does California need a state dental director?

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Sacramento Bee

New solutions needed to improve children's dental care

California Healthline

Bill Would Explore New Tier of Dental Provider for California

Santa Monica, CA – Children's advocates around California cheered the passage of critical dental health legislation by two State Senate committees this week. The legislation (SB 694) authored by Senator Alex Padilla is designed to improve the oral health of California's children. The bill received overwhelming bipartisan support.

La Opinion

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