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HHS Allocates $51 Million to Enhance Dental Services for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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  • Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA)

  • September 23, 2026

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    HHS allocated $51 million to 28 health centers to enhance dental services for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.

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    The funding aims to improve access to preventive dental care for children with conditions like autism and Down syndrome.

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    Each health center can receive up to $2 million to implement innovative strategies for addressing oral healthcare needs.

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    HRSA-supported centers will integrate oral health into primary care and provide services regardless of patients' ability to pay.

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    The initiative includes collaborative learning to identify effective practices for replication in other communities.

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HHS Invests $51 Million to Expand Dental Care for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders

  • by Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA)

  • September 23, 2026

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