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This is S Hatton with the
Becker's Dentalia. So podcast.

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Here's your daily industry news
briefing for today, April 14th.

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Here's six federal government and policy
updates that have taken place since

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March 17th. One,

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the National Council on Disabilities
released its second report focused on the

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oral healthcare needs of people
with intellectual and developmental

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disabilities. The report made
recommendations for congress,

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federal agencies,
professional organizations,

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and dental professionals to address
these issues and improve care.

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Two,

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the American Dental Association voiced
its support for the Dental and Optometric

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Care Access Act of 2023 and the
Medicaid Dental Benefits Act of

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2023. Three.

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The ADA wrote a letter to Congress
March 28th asking for more funding and

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resources to support the Department
of Veterans Affairs Dentistry.

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Four,

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a coalition of more than 150 oral
health and advocacy groups wrote

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letters to US House and Senate leaders
urging them to support the Medicaid

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Dental Benefit Act. Five.

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Legislators are considering a bill that
would shorten the standard work week to

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32 hours. Six.

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Several dental organizations are backing
a bill that would affect interest

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accrual on federal loans for
dental and medical students.

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