Trends in dental visits among US adults from 1997 through 2019: Implications for policy reform

Conclusions: Relative to urban locales, rural communities experienced persistent disparities in the use of the oral health care delivery system throughout the 23 years measured. Strategies to create innovative models of care are needed to address oral health needs in underserved rural communities. Practical implications: Policy is needed to foster a shift toward population health that will incentivize a health care system that reduces financial barriers and enhances health outcomes for adult oral health, especially for rural areas.
Source: Dental Technology Blog - Category: Dentistry Source Type: news