Rural Western New York residents struggle to find dental care

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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…