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By Matthew Wisniewski ( Contact )  Monday, July 21, 2008
David Shetler of Milton has heart problems and needs oral surgery, but he’s on Medicare and can;t find a clinic that will accept him or that he can afford. His wife, Alice, has been calling oral surgeons throughout southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois for months with little luck, but is hoping her efforts will bring more awareness of the gap left in services because Medicare doesn’t cover dental issues.

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David Shetler of Milton has heart problems and needs oral surgery, but he’s on Medicare and can;t find a clinic that will accept him or that he can afford. His wife, Alice, has been calling oral surgeons throughout southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois for months with little luck, but is hoping her efforts will bring more awareness of the gap left in services because Medicare doesn’t cover dental issues. » Order a reprint of this photo

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