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SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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14a-6(e)(2))
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/ / Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section240.14a-11(c) or
Section240.14a-12
UNITED DENTAL CARE, INC.
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(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
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13601 PRESTON ROAD, SUITE 500 EAST
DALLAS, TEXAS 75240
(972-458-7474)
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August 28, 1998
Dear Stockholder:
Proxy material for the 1998 Special Meeting of Stockholders of United Dental
Care was recently mailed to you.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
According to our records, your proxy card for this meeting, which is
scheduled for Friday, September 11, 1998, has not yet been received. Regardless
of the number of shares you own, it is important that they are represented and
voted at the meeting.
Since the time is short, we urge you to promptly sign, date and mail the
enclosed proxy in the return envelope provided. Your interest and participation
in the affairs of the Company is sincerely appreciated.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
/s/ WILLIAM H. WILCOX
WILLIAM H. WILCOX
PRESIDENT
IF YOU HAVE RECENTLY MAILED YOUR PROXY, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR
THANKS AND DISREGARD THIS REQUEST
