Action for Dental Health Act of 2018

Bill 115 hr 2422, also known as the Action for Dental Health Act of 2018, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve access to dental care for underserved populations, including low-income individuals, children, and seniors.

The bill aims to achieve this goal by authorizing grants to organizations that provide dental services to underserved communities, promoting oral health education and prevention programs, and supporting initiatives to increase the number of dental professionals in underserved areas.

Additionally, the Action for Dental Health Act of 2018 seeks to address barriers to dental care, such as lack of insurance coverage and limited access to providers, by encouraging collaboration between dental and medical professionals and expanding the use of telehealth services for dental consultations. Overall, this bill is designed to improve oral health outcomes for vulnerable populations and reduce the prevalence of preventable dental diseases. It has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards addressing disparities in dental care access across the United States.