Demand for No-Cost Care Spikes After End of Denti-Cal
A clinic offering no-cost health services in Los Angeles experienced an overwhelming demand for dental services during its first day in operation, and 115 people were told to return Monday, the last day of the temporary clinic, operated by Tennessee-based Remote Area Medical. The increased need for dental care is likely linked to the elimination of adult Denti-Cal coverage, organizers said.
- "Need for Dental Care Overwhelms Free Clinic in Los Angeles" (Hennessy-Fiske, Los Angeles Times, 4/28).