Impact of Medicaid dental coverage expansion on self-reported tooth loss in low-income adults
J Semprini, G Wehby - The Journal of the American Dental Association, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Low-income adults delay oral health care due to cost more than any other
health care service. These delays lead to caries, periodontal disease, and tooth loss.
Expanding Medicaid dental coverage has increased dental visits, but the potential impact on
previously unmet oral health needs is not well understood. Methods In this analysis, the
authors estimated the association between Medicaid dental expansion and tooth loss. Data
on self-reported tooth loss among adults below 138% federal poverty guideline were …
health care service. These delays lead to caries, periodontal disease, and tooth loss.
Expanding Medicaid dental coverage has increased dental visits, but the potential impact on
previously unmet oral health needs is not well understood. Methods In this analysis, the
authors estimated the association between Medicaid dental expansion and tooth loss. Data
on self-reported tooth loss among adults below 138% federal poverty guideline were …
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