CA Dental Hygienists Call on Legislature to Tackle Epidemic
of Oral Disease Among Children, Seniors & Other Groups
Responding to a recent report about the epidemic of tooth decay among the state's children, the California Dental Hygienists' Association (CDHA) today urged the legislature and other policy makers to adopt measures to address the epidemic of oral disease among children, seniors and other underserved populations throughout California.

Children who lack health insurance are twice as likely to die from their injuries after being hospitalized
Uninsured children admitted to hospitals with general injuries were twice as likely to die and 44% less likely to receive rehabilitative services than insured children