Program Brings Dental Care to Remote Alaskans, but Some...

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Program Brings Dental Care to Remote Alaskans, but Some Dentists Are Skeptical

A program to train dental therapists to perform basic care in rural Alaska has been met with both praise and skepticism. Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser continues her series of reports on dental costs, coverage and access for Americans.

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