Disparities in children's oral health and access to dental care
WE Mouradian, E Wehr, JJ Crall - Jama, 2000 - jamanetwork.com
Dental caries can be prevented by a combination of community, professional, and individual
measures including water fluoridation, professionally applied topical fluorides and dental
sealants, and use of fluoride toothpastes. Yet, tooth decay is the most common chronic
disease of childhood. Dental care is the most prevalent unmet health need in US children
with wide disparities existing in oral health and access to care. Only 1 in 5 children covered
by Medicaid received preventive oral care for which they are eligible. Children from low …
measures including water fluoridation, professionally applied topical fluorides and dental
sealants, and use of fluoride toothpastes. Yet, tooth decay is the most common chronic
disease of childhood. Dental care is the most prevalent unmet health need in US children
with wide disparities existing in oral health and access to care. Only 1 in 5 children covered
by Medicaid received preventive oral care for which they are eligible. Children from low …
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