Why isn't Dental Care a part of Health Care?

I've never understood the how dental health was somehow separated from the rest of our body. For gods sake, we breath, eat and communicate with our mouths. Kind of a top priority, yet it's not part of our general health insurance policies. It's insane, especially when you consider the thousands of people who showed up for a two day free clinic here in Madison. Last year they had 1,800 teeth pulled, this year more. People are walking around, and living with, the pain only dental care can stop. WKOW: