August 3, 2026 | In the North Carolina State Budget Spotlight
Access Dental Care Highlighted by NC Coalition on Aging in State Budget News
We are thrilled to share that Access Dental Care was recently featured in an article by NC Insider discussing North Carolina's 2026 state budget priorities.
The article highlights the North Carolina Legislature's $300,000 investment to support another Access Dental Care mobile team, helping us continue bringing comprehensive dental care to older adults and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
We extend a special thank you to Mary Bethel, Chair of the NC Coalition on Aging Board of Directors, for her kind words praising our work and advocating for continued investment in community dental care!
"They do a really, really good job... It’s always a struggle for them financially, so $300,000 will really be a boost to them." — Mary Bethel, NC Coalition on Aging
Thank you to our legislators, community partners, advocates, and supporters who help make this work possible.
Together, we're removing barriers to care and reaching more North Carolinians every day.