Putting an end to the silent epidemic

Oral health care is at the core of wellness, but it is often the forgotten health concern in this country. In New York State, this view is reflected in the large disparity in access to oral health care services. Our most vulnerable populations suffer the most from the disease and complications attributed to poor oral health care. Although faced with a $45 million funding gap, The New York State Academic Dental Centers serve as the primary source of dental care for many of New York's underserved and uninsured.