Monday, October 19, 2009

CDHP's Edelstein Tells Congress to Back Holistic Approach to Dental Care

In recent testimony before the U.S. House Government Reform and Oversight Domestic Policy Subcommittee, Children's Dental Health Project (CDHP) Chairman Burt Edelstein advocated for continued work by Congress and the federal agencies to eradicate the "scourge" of childhood tooth decay.

"[We] can work together...by identifying those at greatest risk early in their lives, providing families with the tools to manage that risk, ensuring ready access for all children to comprehensive prevention-oriented dental care, and allocating our resources where the needs are greatest."

CDHP has been working to strengthen dental care for children in the U.S. since 1997. Click here to view Dr. Edelstein's full testimony.