Dollars and Dentists
Originally released in 2012. Dollars and Dentists is a documentary film. At just 54 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sarah Childress, Miles O'Brien, and Aurun Rath
Synopsis
In a 2012 joint investigation by FRONTLINE and the Center for Public Integrity, correspondent Miles O’Brien uncovers the shocking consequences of a broken dental care system. Poor children, entitled by law to dental care, often cannot find a dentist willing to see them. Others kids receive excessive care billed to Medicaid, or major surgery for preventable tooth infections. For adults with dental disease, the situation can be just as dire and bankrupting. While millions of Americans use emergency rooms for dental care, corporate dental chains are filling the gaps in care, and in some cases have allegedly overcharged patients or loaded them with high priced credit card debt.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 26, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
0h 54m
54 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- FRONTLINE
- Yellow River Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dollars and Dentists about?
In a 2012 joint investigation by FRONTLINE and the Center for Public Integrity, correspondent Miles O’Brien uncovers the shocking consequences of a broken dental care system. Poor children, entit...
How long is Dollars and Dentists?
Dollars and Dentists has a runtime of 0 hours and 54 minutes (54 minutes total).
When was Dollars and Dentists released?
Dollars and Dentists was released on June 26, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dollars and Dentists?
The main cast of Dollars and Dentists includes Sarah Childress, Miles O'Brien, Aurun Rath, Jill Rosenbaum.