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Health Care System Factors for Dental Caries Experience: Children Aged 6-9

Health Care System Factors

Private dental insurance has improved access to dental care for many people. Medicaid and CHIP serve low income children; however, access remains a barrier to treatment. Individuals without dental insurance coverage have more untreated decay and were twice as likely to not be able to access needed dental treatment during the past year.

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Content updated: Tue, 22 Dec 2020 23:58:45 MST