ocal nonprofits are providing critical dental care for vulnerable populations. () in 2012 to assist underserved children on Medicaid in St. Francois County. Over time, it has expanded to Jefferson County and treated nearly 25,000 children. It continues to offer dental care for children without insurance and for pregnant women on Medicaid. As for seniors over age 65 and Missourians with permanent disabilities who have no means to afford dental care, () provides an option for eligible patients among them, thanks to volunteer dentists and labs.
