Preventive services, outcomes by medical compared to dental providers

Nearly all state Medicaid programs reimburse non-dental primary care providers for providing preventive oral health services to young children; yet, little is known about how treatment outcomes compare to children visiting dentists. This study compared the association between the provider of preventive services to Medicaid-enrolled children before their third birthday and subsequent dental caries-related treatment (CRT) and CRT payment.

Source: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/dentistry/~3/sFh5nUWez08/140603092606.htm

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