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 ...
Mobile clinic provides free dental care for low-income children in Contra Costa CountyMitchell, Eve
Even with growing needs, Cho said the Medicaid "unwinding" — the process underway toreexamine post-pandemic eligibilityfor the government program that provides health coverage for people with low incomes and disabilities — has created financial uncertainty. He said he worries about meeting the upfro...
(Wallet et al. 2014). However, in this case, the Government try to assist low-income people by reducing financial barrier through the benefit offering by CDBS. Even though the scheme has not maximally encouraged those are eligible for the scheme. In addition to the financial barrier, ...
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. However, the assistance is hit ...
Even with growing needs, Cho said the Medicaid "unwinding"—the process underway to reexamine post-pandemic eligibility for the government program that provides health coverage for people with low incomes and disabilities—has created financial uncertainty. He said he worries about meeting the upfront...
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. ...
For a long time, oral care for pregnant women has been neglected. Many people do not know the importance of oral care for pregnant women and underestimate the harm of not maintaining oral health. But in fact, the mother's dental health is vulnerable to damage during pregnancy, and there ma...
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. ...
Donated services.Some state or national charities use donated labor and materials to give free care.Dental Lifelineoperates in all 50 states and accepts people 65 and over, or who have permanent disabilities or serious medical conditions. A related program matches low-income children with volunteer...