Dental Care Model Serves Low-Income CommunitiesAs the practice and delivery of health care in the United Statesevolves, we hear a great deal of...Walker, Paul O
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 ...
"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...
"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...
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 ...
Survey data were used to measure change in dental utilization in five urban low-income areas as a result of increased financial (Medicaid) and facility (community health centers) access to dental care. The average annual dental visit between the baseline and follow-up surveys showed a dramatic ...
Exploring Low or No-Cost Dentistry Options 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...
B.G. HealthCare Expands to Offer Dental Care to Low-Income AdultsB.G. HealthCare expands to offer dental care to low-income adultsHarshman, Marissa
Seniors can purchase private dental insurance, but it is costly and unaffordable to those on a fixed income. Seniors who live below the federal poverty level can qualify for Medicaid, but they must be lucky enough to live in a state that provides some level of dental care benefit. ...
Low-income families can apply to the Smiles Change Lives program. This provides orthodontic treatment for children between the ages of 11 and 18. If accepted, the child can receive braces for $250 to $500. To be accepted, you must meet certain income requirements (for example, a family of...