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Article: Healthy smile, healthier pregnancy: ; Program provides free dental exams for pregnant women

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November 24, 2008
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Tracey Robinson hadn't been to a dentist in 10 years.

Robinson didn't have insurance or cash to pay for dental work. Her family moved a couple of times. Dental care wasn't a priority.

"After waiting so long, I was scared to go to the dentist," said Robinson, who is eight months pregnant.

Last week, Robinson, 30, scooted into a dental chair at the Schoenbaum Family Enrichment Center. She had come for a deep cleaning, X-rays and exam - free services now available to many pregnant women who receive care through FamilyCare health centers.

FamilyCare and the Schoenbaum center recently received a $97,000 grant from the state Department of Health and Human Resources to provide dental exams to ...

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