Then my dear friend, the surgeon and oncologist calls. Although deamonte was entitled to oral health care from his medicaid managed care organization, his family had found it difficult to locate a dentist in their neighborhood who would provide care to medicaid beneficiaries. Three out of four children covered by medicaid in four states didnt receive all required dental care over a recent twoyear period, according to a federal report that recommends a government push. Virginia dental journal by virginia dental association issuu. Feb 28, 2007 washington twelveyearold deamonte driver died of a toothache sunday. Devastated by the news of deamonte s death, a group of prince georges county dentists mobilized and sprang into action. Josh goodman is a former staff writer at governing. Why in 2007 are we still held hostage to an inadequate health care system. Fewer dental cavities found in young people, but minorities. Toothache suddenly kills sacramento truck driver, 26 the state. Dec 21, 2010 the case of young deamonte driver illustrates that point. Learn about deamonte trayanum and other recruit player profiles on.
The state moved to offer dental care for children on medicaid after the death in 2007 of deamonte driver, a 12yearold prince georges county boy who died when the infection from an untreated. In 2007, deamonte driver, a 12yearold boy who lived in suburban washington, d. Feb 28, 2007 nfl tennis mlb mls nba nhl culture film books. Toothache suddenly kills sacramento truck driver, 26 tri. And in 2009, kyle willis, the nephew of musician bootsy collins, died after. O n 11 january 2007, about 30 miles from baltimore, a boy named deamonte driver a normally energetic child came home from school not feeling well. Tooth abscess can be a fatal infection home kitsap sun. Oral infections causing more hospitalizations the new york times. An oftcited case is the 2007 death of deamonte driver.
In 2007, 12yearold deamonte driver of maryland died after bacteria from an abscessed tooth reached his brain. Hopefully it is a name that will never be forgotten. From hurricane katrina to the war on terror, pictures of devastation and chaos constantly bombard us to the point of numbness. Dec 06, 2010 in the wake of deamonte drivers death, two africanamerican dentists in maryland, hazel j. In february, 2007, deamonte driver, a young boy from prince georges county, maryland died from a brain infection caused by bacteria from tooth decay. Untreated toothache suddenly kills sacramento truck driver. Oct 07, 2009 the committees domestic policy subcommittee began looking into dental services for lowincome children after the death of deamonte driver, a 12yearold boy from prince georges county in maryland. Deamonte king is a 60, 180pound athlete from akron, oh. In 2007, 12yearold deamonte driver also died when a tooth infection spread to his brain.
In february 2007, twelve year old deamonte driver died of a toothache in maryland. Mar 12, 2007 but deamonte drivers death is particularly devastating because it was easily preventable. Since the death of deamonte driver, maryland has made tremendous progress in meeting the dental needs of children, said dhmh secretary joshua m. Dental, vision essential benefits for kids under health. In maryland, a 12yearold boy whose medicaid coverage had lapsed, deamonte driver, died in 2007 after bacteria from the abscess of an aching tooth spread to his brain.
That cast a harsh spotlight on the difficulty lowincome americans. Eleanor fleming cited the case of 12yearold maryland boy deamonte driver, who died in 2007 due to a severe brain infection caused by dental decay. Instant analysis of the ravens second day of the nfl draft. In fact, tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease. Oct 20, 2011 the event is meant to celebrate improvements in oral health since the 2007 death of 12year old deamonte driver from a tooth infection that spread to his brain. For instance, she told the kids, 12yearold deamonte driver of prince georges county died in 2007 after an untreated tooth infection spread to. In todays world, we hear of tragedies on a regular basis. In a rare but tragic case in maryland, twelveyearold deamonte driver died on february 25, 2007, from a severe brain infection caused by. Jan 25, 2016 in 2007, 12yearold deamonte driver of maryland died from an infection that started in an abscessed tooth, turning national attention to a longstanding economic disparity in childrens oral health. Toothache suddenly kills sacramento truck driver, 26 san. It began by establishing relationships with nine elementary schools in prince georges county, where deamonte lived and died, so that principals, school nurses, teachers and. An oftcited case is the 2007 death of deamonte driver, a 12yearold maryland boy who died when bacteria from an abscess infected his brain. Five health issues presidential candidates arent talking. Access to medicaid dental services has increased in maryland to 43.
From 2005 to 2010, he covered a variety of topics including transportation, education, politics and health care. For want of a dentist deamonte driver died of a toothache sunday. Supporters of better dental care for children fought to have dental and vision services for children included as part of pediatric services, one of 10 categories of essential benefits. However, the driver family faced obstacles with medicaid, poverty, and. Deamonte driver is a name that may be familiar to people in the dc area. In 2007, a maryland 12yearold named deamonte driver died from a tooth infection that spread to his brain. Luther cited the 2007 case of deamonte driver, a 12yearold maryland boy whose family couldnt afford dental coverage. Former nfl player helps kickoff free vision and dental. He kept complaining of a headache, his mother, alyce driver, said. County leaders hope these services will prevent another child from suffering, like deamonte driver, a prince georges county 12yearold. Colorado spring homeless teens benefit from stimulus funds. Tragic results when dental care is out of reach dollars. Toothache suddenly kills sacramento truck driver, 26.
Harper and belinda carvertaylor, founded the deamonte driver dental project. Umd dental students help baltimore school kids take care of. Nov 25, 2019 county leaders hope these services will prevent another child from suffering, like deamonte driver, a prince georges county 12yearold who died in 2007 of an untreated toothache. In february 2007, 12yearold deamonte driver of prince georges county, md, died from a brain infection resulting from an untreated tooth abscess.
Feb 15, 2020 for instance, she told the kids, 12yearold deamonte driver of prince georges county died in 2007 after an untreated tooth infection spread to his brain. Toothache suddenly kills sacramento truck driver, 26 merced. I personally always struggle with wanting to be informed about the world around me and taking action on how i can contribute, and also sometimes wanting. Former nfl player helps kickoff free vision and dental services for pgcps students. Mother of teen who died after dental surgery advocates for dental. In 2007, deamonte driver, a 12yearold boy in maryland, died after bacteria from an abscessed tooth spread to his brain. On 11 january 2007, about 30 miles from baltimore, a boy named deamonte driver a normally energetic child came home from school not. Former nfl player helps kickoff free vision and dental services for. In 2007, 12yearold deamonte driver of prince georges. Sealant saturday event provides free dental work for. Washington twelveyearold deamonte driver died of a toothache sunday.
The case of young deamonte driver illustrates that point. Toothache suddenly kills sacramento truck driver, 26 the. President trump signs executive order stripping nfl of nonprofit status. The committees domestic policy subcommittee began looking into dental services for lowincome children after the death of deamonte driver, a 12yearold boy from prince georges county in maryland. Deamonte drivers death from toothache grants more kids. Many children still dont get medicaid dental care cbs news. Jan 31, 2017 luther cited the 2007 case of deamonte driver, a 12yearold maryland boy whose family couldnt afford dental coverage. Toothache suddenly kills sacramento truck driver, 26 idaho. Umd dental students help baltimore school kids take care. On 11 january 2007, about 30 miles from baltimore, a boy named deamonte driver a normally energetic child came home from school not feeling well.
Imagine if the story that follows were about the beloved child of a member of congress. Marylands new dental insurance program for lowincome. When 12yearold deamonte driver died in 2007 from an untreated tooth infection, marylands medicaid dental care was among the worst in the nation. What he thought was just a toothache was actually a severe infection that. Aug 22, 2019 the state moved to offer dental care for children on medicaid after the death in 2007 of deamonte driver, a 12yearold prince georges county boy who died when the infection from an untreated. If his mother hadnt been focused on getting a dentist for his brother, who had six rotted teeth. Many children with medicaid not getting required dental care. Jan 25, 2016 three out of four children covered by medicaid in four states didnt receive all required dental care over a recent twoyear period, according to a federal report that recommends a government push. What he thought was just a toothache was actually a. In maryland, a 12yearold boy whose medicaid coverage had lapsed, deamonte driver, died in 2007 after bacteria from the abscess of an aching tooth spread to. In 2007, 12yearold deamonte driver pictured above died after bacteria from an abscessed tooth traveled to his brain. The nfl set an alltime attendance record in 2007, with the leagues 32 stadiums attracting 17,345,205 paying customers during the regular season.
Introduced in house 05172007 deamontes law amends the public health service act to require the secretary of health and human services to award grants to federally qualified health centers to expand and improve the provision of pediatric dental services to medically underserved populations by. Just ask 12yearold deamonte driver of suburban washington, dc. The event is meant to celebrate improvements in oral health since the 2007 death of 12year old deamonte driver from a tooth infection that spread to his brain. But deamonte drivers death is particularly devastating because it was easily preventable.
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