March 23 marked the 10-year anniversary of the signing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Dental public health expert Nadereh Pourat, PhD,
Abstract Electronic cigarettes (e‑cigarettes) are widely available, and their use is increasing worldwide. They are promoted as a safer alternative to combustible cigarette smoking and
The ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) want the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to expand procedures included in value-based
Abstract Objectives: To summarize evidence relating cannabis smoking and oral disease and highlight any potential influence of cannabis smoking on clinical care and dental public
Abstract 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 dental clinic
Abstract Background: The spatial arrangement of primary health care (PHC) services is influenced by many factors and varies across provider types. In Canada, unlike physician
ABSTRACT Background: Early childhood dental decay or caries (ECC) is common, often painful and costly to the health care system, yet it is largely preventable.
Obtaining accurate data on which dentists see Medicaid patients and how many patients they treat can be difficult. Researchers looked at these issues, and their
Abstract Objective: The use of hospital emergency departments (EDs) for non-traumatic dental problems places a significant strain on the health care system and resources. The
Abstract Objectives: To conduct an environmental scan and categorize the scope of medical and oral health care services for people living with HIV (PLWHIV) across
ABSTRACT Objectives: This study aimed at developing a model pathway to use of oral health care by homeless people based on their own perceptions and
A record number of eligible children are participating in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), according to new data from Health Affairs. As
