Election Day Nov. 2 – Candidates for Governor Share Plans for Oral Health Policy
With election day fast approaching, it’s important that dentists know where the candidates stand on oral health issues. Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin are running for governor this year and both candidates recorded videos for Virginia Dental Association members to share where they stand on oral health issues.
We asked them to share their plans for oral health policy and to address priorities for the association, including:
- Reforms to improve the dental Medicaid benefit and private insurance
- Increasing access to care
- Prioritizing the workforce training pipeline to address the shortage of hygienists and dental assistants in Virginia
- Allowing for additional flexibility in dental insurance plans to give consumers more choice
- Lessening the growing regulatory burdens on small and group practices
Hear them in their own words:
Important Election Information:
In addition to electing a Governor, Attorney General and Lt. Governor, all 100 seats in the House of Delegates will be up for election this year. Make sure you have a plan to vote. For information about your registration, polling place and absentee voting, go to www.elections.virginia.gov
