Objective: To determine who avoids the dentist and declines recommended dental treatment
due to cost. Methods: A secondary data analysis was undertaken. Weights were utilized to …

Persistent health disparities still exist in the US despite decades of focus on the importance
of prevention. Individual behaviors are the major contributor to oral health. By partnering and …

Background. This study evaluated an Oral Health Program for Priority Populations (OHPPP)
in the Inner South of Melbourne, Victoria. Methods. Social Ecological Theory and the Reach …

One in 16 patients prescribed opioids after a surgical procedure will become a long-term
user. The lack of procedure-specific guidelines after common dental procedures contributes …

Fewer than half of all US states provide dental care for non-elderly adult Medicaid enrollees.
Although the Affordable Care Act (ACA) expands Medicaid eligibility for adults, states are not …

Background Capitation models of care in dentistry started around 1973 with varying degrees
of success in meeting the needs of the individuals and expectations of the participating …

Objectives: To examine patient demographics, distance traveled and dental-related
treatment provided according to type of dental insurance at a large, not-for-profit community …

Individuals experiencing homelessness face unique barriers to oral health care. In
collaboration with local universities in Ottawa, Canada, research was conducted to explore …

Abstract Purpose Compared to the United States (US) general population, military veterans
are at an increased risk of experiencing dental problems. This study documented …

Even when controlling for demographic characteristics, prisoners are far more likely than
people in the general population to suffer from periodontal disease, to have unresolved oral …