WTRF – Poor oral health is widespread in West Virginia, but Wheeling Health Right was recognized nationally for their fully integrated medical and dental free clinic.
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It significantly affects almost all aspects of life including the workforce, emergency room utilization, and chronic health conditions.
According to a 2014 report from the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, only 40 percent of West Virginians have dental insurance, which Dr. Michael Medovic from the American Dental Association says should go hand-in-hand with health insurance.
