this time around, manuela is also getting oral care. a dental hygienist cleans her teeth, and checks her gums every three months, more often than the past. according to the american medical association, gum disease increases the risk of preterm delivery, and low birth yet 40% of women don't receive proper oral care. 16 organizations in colorado have added equipment, and dental hygienists to their healthcare team. >> if mom is healthy, there's great potential that she will teach her children how to be healthy, and how to have a healthy month. >> reporter: the delta dental of colorado funds the project. alison >> we're going to continue to work with these clinics, and hopefully expand in the coming years. >> reporter: filling a need to provide affordable dental care in a convenient setting. >> it focuses on pregnant women, but also children. >>> 12,000 patient visits. what a success story already. >> it's terrific, and you know what? you have to get to people and you you have to -- you have to family. >>> there is still a few hours to cat