A partnership between the nonprofit Community Dental and the University of Louisville will provide medical and dental care for Kentucky children in the Medicaid program, the state and university announced.
Community Dental of Kentucky is a full-service dental organization designed to increase access to healthcare in underserved communities with the goal of improving the overall health of the population. Located in Louisville, the new dental clinic specializes in meeting the oral health needs of Medicaid patients.
Gov. Steve Beshear has launched kyhealthnow, an initiative aimed at addressing significant healthcare issues of Kentucky residents, such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and oral health.