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State of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker Signs Landmark Legislation Expanding Oral Care Access for Chicago-Area Veterans

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

Governor J.B. Pritzker today signed House Bill 690 into law, which will improve access to high-quality dental care for underserved veterans.

Key Points: 
  • Governor J.B. Pritzker today signed House Bill 690 into law, which will improve access to high-quality dental care for underserved veterans.
  • Aspen Dental will open the oral care center located on Chicagos near West side where dentists from Aspen Dental will be able to care for those in need.
  • The oral care center being built by Aspen Dental Management Inc., in Chicago is expected to open in early 2022.
  • The legislation Ill sign today will expand access to dental care to our veterans and Illinois residents in need, Governor J.B. Pritzker said.