Molina Healthcare of Texas Hosts Dental Awareness Event for Seniors in Tyler

Media Contact: Rhonda Frazier, Rhonda.Frazier@MolinaHealthcare.com, 562-980-3849

TYLER, Tex., Oct. 17, 2025 – Molina Healthcare of Texas and Disciple Place Village hosted Boo to Bad Breath, a dental health awareness event for seniors in Tyler.

Oral health is a critical part of overall wellness for seniors. In Texas, around 61% of adults aged 65 and older visit a dentist annually. Approximately 13% have no natural teeth and 31% are missing six or more teeth.

Designed to provide seniors practical tips for maintaining oral health while enjoying a touch of seasonal fun, the event offered helpful information about proper dental care, plus fun opportunities for connecting with others in the community. Attendees had the chance to participate in festive cupcake decorating to celebrate the fall season.

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About Molina Healthcare of Texas

Molina Healthcare of Texas, Inc. provides government-funded, quality health care, serving members through Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace programs in Texas. Through its locally operated health plans, Molina Healthcare, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, provides managed health care services under the Medicaid and Medicare programs, and through state insurance marketplaces.  For more information about Molina Healthcare of Texas, visit MolinaHealthcare.com.