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Posted by Susan Kealey
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 Nigel Taverner, Sonrisas Community Dental Center Board President, started his presentation in a quirky way—“ask me questions”. Our questions basically drove the presentation.
Q: How many patients? 1,300-1,400 patients, the target is 8,000-9,000.
Q: What are the demographics? 75-80% are Latino (non-transitory, permanent residents). In 2005 that number was 95%. The recession took its toll and they’ve seen people who lost insurance coverage due to layoffs. They are also seeing an increase in senior patients.
Q: What are the qualifications? Currently it is up to 250% of the poverty level. That would be $29,175-59,625 for a family of four.
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