'Monumental' | New program expands dental services for Butler County veterans beyond cleanings and exams

'Monumental' | New program expands dental services for Butler County veterans beyond cleanings and exams

Many veterans struggle to access dental care that most people take for granted. A new program in Butler County is working to change that reality.On average, only one out of every 19 veterans enrolled in VA healthcare is eligible for dental care, according to Mike Farmer, executive director of Butler County's Veterans Services. Veterans in the county previously had access to annual exams, cleanings and fluoride treatments, but the new partnership…