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Of the crisis, florida. and randomly called ten pediatric dentists in four counties to make an appointment. >> do you accept medicaid? how about if it's for a kid whose face is hurting? >> reporter: 10 out of 10 turned me away. florida has some of the lowest medicaid reimbursement rates in the country and was recently awarded a grade of "f" in children's dental health. one look here says a mouthful. it's hard to see but this is reality for this 7-year-old. >> that's cavities. so this is bacteria that's infected the teeth. >> have you ever gone to the dentist before? >> reporter: nearly half of...

Different types of medical care. everything from dental, vision and also sorts of different medical care. with me now is dr. natalie nevins. talk to me about the procedures have having done here today. >> it varies from medical, dental and vision. dental, root canals, extractions. they're trying to do some denture repairs, things like that. those are tough to do on site. medical, we have as far as family practice, pediatrics. we have podiatrists and other specialties. big area is women's health. we're doing pap smears, we have mammograms, a small pharmacy and lab as well. we're trying to make ...

More than 1,000 people are crowding the los angeles sports arena today. but they're not showing up there for a game of any sort. they are there for free health care, dental check-ups and eye exams. all being offered by a nonprofit organization that helps to treat nearly 10,000 people in the next eight days. nbc's christina brown is live in los angeles. this organization used to focus on third world country. and they say there was a great need within this country. that's what they're there for. >> reporter: a significant need, indeed, tamron. as you look at this massive operation behind me, it'...