The Effects of State Dental Practice Laws Allowing Alternative Models of Preventive Oral Health Care Delivery to Low-income Children
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Although the incidence of tooth decay has decreased considerably over the past two decades, the prevalence of caries among children and adolescents remains high. Minorities and low-income populations experience more dental decay than those with higher incomes, and they are also more likely to have a higher proportion of untreated decayed teeth. Low oral health care utilization is the primary reason for higher tooth decay among low-income and minority populations. Low use of
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