Dental care can be provided to such persons in a licensed volunteer dentist's office. Eligible persons are required to pay for dental laboratory costs. The department is required to contract with the Missouri Dental Board, its designee, or other qualified organizations to administer the program. The substitute also contains provisions specifying the contractual responsibilities of the organization administering the program. Supporters state that this program is needed to provide dental services to individuals unable to pay for services.
Supporters also state that a similar program is in existence in Pennsylvania.
A letter of support was submitted by the Delta Dental Plan of Missouri. There was no opposition voiced to the committee.