Low-income mothers were surveyed to determine their utilization of dental care, the oral health of their children, and their levels of satisfaction with the care provided. Methods A disproportionate stratified random sample of 11,305 preschool children (aged 3 to 6) was drawn from all children ...
Access to dental care for low-income adults: perceptions of affordability, availability and acceptability. J Community Health 2012;37:32-9.Wallace, B. B. & MacEntee, M. I. (2012). Access to Dental care for Low-Income Adults: Perceptions of Affordability, Availability and Acceptability. J ...
"We're seeing more oral disease than the general population. There is a bigger need," Braun said of the patients she treats at Bernard F. Gipson Eastside Family Health Center, which is part ofDenver Health, the largest safety-net hospital in Colorado, serving low-income, uninsured, and und...
Is paying out-of-pocket for dental work without insurance cheaper, or should you buy a new policy to cover future oral care needs? Low-income patients without insurance can get free or heavily subsidized treatment through Medicaid and local sliding-scale clinics. ...
If you can’t find a local dentist with reasonable fees, look for community dental clinics in your area. These clinics provide dentistry for low-income patients in the community. Sometimes the dental services are free; other times, they will treat you on a sliding scale. ...
"We're seeing moreoral diseasethan the general population. There is a bigger need," Braun said of the patients she treats at Bernard F. Gipson Eastside Family Health Center, which is part of Denver Health, the largest safety-net hospital in Colorado, serving low-income, uninsured, and under...
In the Rio Grande Valley in Texas, agroupof more than 120 dentists(牙医) volunteers to deliver dental care to thousands of low - income children each year with its Mobile Dental Unit that travels from school to school."According to the Surgeon General\'s Report, about 37 percent of ...
Dental benefits are not covered by Medicare, the federalhealth-insurance plan for seniors. Adult dental coverage under Medicaid, the program for low-income people of all ages, varies by state. Many states provide only emergency services, and four states provide no coverage whatsoever. ...
Medicaid, created by Title XIX of the Social Security Act enacted in 1965, provides federal matching funds to states for the coverage of health and long-term care services for low-income individuals. Eligibility rules and services covered are determined by states within federal guidelines. CHIP ...
Barriers to utilization of dental services for children among low-income families in Alberta. J Can Dent Assoc 2014; 80: e51. Bentley L P. Disparities in children's oral health and access to care. J Calif Dent Assoc 2007; 35: 618-623. Brennan D S, Luzzi L, Roberts-Thomson K F. ...