Millions without Dental Care

As future dentists it is important that we pay attention to the trend that's observed in this video. America is facing some tough challenges at present. It is of paramount importance that we understand how the need for dental care and dental literacy fits into the scheme of everyday life. The dental profession, while a moving target, must continue to maintain its prominence in the life of everyday citizens; however, as history has shown, the prominence of this profession is as good as our ability to convey its importance. Failure to do so can only seek to exacerbate some of the problems as observed in this piece, which doesn't bode well for our society.  The work hasn't even begun because afterall the content of this video is in the United States and not a third world country.

Man Dies From a Toothache...?!

I'm sorry what?!

This is really sad and just pinpoints the importance of access to health and dental care. This is similar to the death of Deamonte Driver, a young boy from Maryland who succumbed to a fatal brain infection back in 2007.  This boy's family faced obstacles with medicaid, poverty and access to resources which resulted in an unfortunate and preventable death.Here, four years later we see that not much has changed. This young man, Kyle Willis died  from a similar situation. He simply could not afford to purchase the needed medication.
This is just a reminder of the importance of health AND dental insurance and simply access to health and dental care.