Bill Could Give Students Free Dental Checkups

Posted on February 25, 2010 
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A bill to help prevent dental problems from hindering South Carolina students’ health and education is set for debate.

A House Education panel is to discuss a bill Tuesday that would provide students with free dental checkups.

Republican Sen. Ray Cleary says students can’t pay attention or study in school when they’re suffering from tooth decay. Cleary is a Murrells Inlet dentist.

The Senate passed the bill last year. Read more

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