Preventive dental care is associated with improved healthcare outcomes and reduced costs for Medicaid members with diabetes

• Main Authors: Ira B. Lamster (Author), Kevin P. Malloy (Author), Philip M. DiMura (Author), Bin Cheng (Author), Victoria L. Wagner (Author), Jacqueline M. Matson (Author), Anisa Proj (Author), Yizhao Xi (Author), Stephen N. Abel (Author), Michael C. Alfano (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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IntroductionPreventive dental services have been associated with improved health outcomes. This study expands on previous observations by examining the relationship between oral healthcare and healthcare outcomes and costs in a publicly insured population with diabetes.MethodsUtilization of dental s...