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Mercy Mercy Me: Dr. Terry Fiddler
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A little over half of Arkansans have dental coverage, and even among those with coverage, only 30% of adults and 50% of children used any services, according to an ACHI analysis. Forgoing oral health care can lead to infections, chronic pain, tooth loss, and exacerbation of other health issues such as diabetes and heart disease. Patients who do not have access to or cannot afford regular dental care are often left to seek emergency care in the hospital or access low- or no-cost services in charitable settings. In this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, we speak with Dr. Terry Fiddler, executive director of Arkansas Mission of Mercy, which organizes volunteers to host free, pop-up dental clinics. Arkansas Mission of Mercy’s next free dental clinic is April 11-12 at the Conway Expo Center.
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