Dental Services in the United States: Analysis, Costs and Trends

ISBN-13: 9781629484990 Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated Publication date: 01/07/2013 Series: Health Care Issues, Costs and Access Pages: 119 Product dimensions: 6.50(w) x 1.50(h) x 9.50(d) High rates of dental disease remain prevalent across the nation, especially in vulnerable and under-served populations. According to national surveys, 42 percent of adults with tooth or mouth problems did not see a dentist in 2008 because they did not have dental insurance or could not afford the out-of-pocket payments, and in 2011, 4 million children did not obtain needed dental care because their families could not afford it. In 2011, the Institute of Medicine reported that there is strong evidence that dental coverage is positively tied to access to and use of oral health care. For families without dental coverage, federally funded health centers may offer an affordable dental care option. Health centers are required to offer sliding fee schedules with discounts of up to 100 perce