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The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research carried out further research into dental care for minorities and found that black and Hispanic families in lower-income areas had much higher incidences of tooth decay. [12] Similar research shows that poor dental hygiene directly affects educational abilities and school attendance. [13]
The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) is a family of surveys intended to provide nationally representative estimates of health expenditure, utilization, payment sources, health status, and health insurance coverage among the noninstitutionalized, nonmilitary population of the United States.
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) is a state agency of Texas. It has its headquarters in Suite 8.600 at 1801 Congress Avenue in the George H. W. Bush State Office Building in Downtown Austin, Texas. [1] The board regulates dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and dental labs in the state.
Robust turnout at a Fort Worth free clinic shows the need for more coverage under Medicaid. | Opinion
In 1986, the most extensive survey on the dental health of American adults was completed by the NIDR. This study was the first to examine oral health diseases on a large and detailed scale. Following this survey, in 1993, the National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse was established.
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With indemnity dental plans, the insurance company generally pays the dentist a percentage of the cost of services. Restrictions may include the co-payment requirements, waiting period, stated deductible, annual limitations, graduated percentage scales based on the type of procedure, and the length of time that the policy has been owned.
American Student Dental Association; American Veterinary Dental Society; Arizona State University Pre-Dental Organization; Association of Managed Care Providers; Certified Dentists Internationale; Charles Tweed Foundation; Committee on Dental Auxiliaries; Dental Anthropology Association; Dental Assisting National Board