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SB 974 - This act allows the establishment of a donated dental services program for certain eligible persons. The Department of Health may contract with the Missouri Dental Board or other qualified organizations to provide free dental services, with the exception of any dental lab costs, to eligible needy, disabled, elderly, and medically-compromised individuals. The contract may describe the program, the network of volunteer dentists, referral systems, and the development of public awareness campaigns. The administering organization must submit an annual report to the Department and the Department must develop rules to implement the program and establish eligibility criteria.

ERIN MOTLEY