Kansas initiative encourages ‘dental desert’ practice
The Kansas initiative for new dentists (KIND) awarded thier frist grant in June to dentists who agree to start practices in communities designated as “dental deserts” for lack of a dentist within 20 miles.
Two awards of $50,000 each to assist a new dentist with student loan repayment over three years and to cover practice start-up costs for a relocating practicing dentist.
