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Washington dental clinic could be demolished for rail line project

SourceBecker's Dental + DSO ReviewTier 1Hard News

By Ariana Portalatin

Originally at beckersdental.com

Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.

Why it matters for dental

A pediatric dental clinic that accepts Medicaid and treats children with special needs faces potential displacement by a state rail project, with relocation costs estimated far above the transit agency's offered support.

Key points

  1. 01Sound Transit proposed a light rail alignment that would run through the site of Children’s Dental Center in Everett, Wash.
  2. 02Daniel Seetin, DDS, owner for 10 years, stated the clinic has operated at the location for more than 20 years and accepts Medicaid for hundreds of children with special needs.
  3. 03Sound Transit indicated up to $200,000 in funds for property purchase and relocation, while Dr. Seetin estimates rebuilding will cost at least $600,000.
  4. 04Sound Transit Board is scheduled to vote on the final alignment in February.

Who should care

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