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FL S1540

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/28/2014

Primary Sponsor

Alan Hays

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the Florida Dental Association (representing nearly 6,500 licensed dentists established in 1884) and the Florida Dental Health Foundation for hosting Florida's first Mission of Mercy event on March 28-29, 2014 at Tampa Fairgrounds
  • Acknowledges that good oral health may help prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes, preterm delivery, low birth weight, and bacterial pneumonia
  • Provides free dental services to underserved individuals regardless of income status, residency, or health status through Mission of Mercy event
  • Notes that hundreds of volunteers including dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, medical professionals, and laypersons will participate in providing care
  • Lists 24 sponsoring organizations including hospital systems, dental companies, dental associations, and insurance providers supporting the event

Legislative Description

Florida Dental Association/Florida Dental Health Foundation

Last Action

Adopted

4/1/2014

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