Rural Western New York residents struggle to find dental care

Rural Western New York residents struggle to find dental care

For Diane Fronczek, accessing dental care in her rural community has proven to be a significant challenge. With many dentists opting not to accept Medicaid and a limited number of providers available, she finds herself traveling long distances for treatment. "Last year, I had to have two root canals done, I had to drive to Rochester," Fronczek shared. She is not alone in her struggles. According to the Health Foundation for Western and Central N…