The Hill Talks — Strengthening Dental Care for Veterans

The Hill

開始：2026年11月13日 03:59　終了：2026年11月13日 04:55

The Hill this November is again focusing on lifting veterans’ voices and spotlighting the policy issues that impact more than 15 million U.S. veterans. This year, that includes the much-needed access to dental care that remains out of reach for nearly 3 in 4 veterans that do not qualify for Veterans Affairs’ dental coverage. For those who do qualify, provider shortages, geographic barriers and costs can still make obtaining care difficult, particularly in rural communities. The consequences can extend beyond oral health. Veterans experience high rates of chronic conditions such as heart disea…