Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.Abstract Purpose To compare the long‐term survival of nonsurgical endodontic re‐treatment versus single‐tooth implants and to identify independent demographic, systemic, and lifestyle predictors of failure using a statistical model that accounts for patient‐level clustering.
Georgios S. Chatzopoulos, Larry F. Wolff
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Moral hazard on the ACA exchanges: Evidence from a cost‐sharing subsidy discontinuity
Journal of Risk and Insurance, EarlyView.Abstract This paper examines the moral hazard effects of cost‐sharing subsidies on the Affordable Care Act's Health Insurance Exchanges. Exploiting a sharp discontinuity in subsidy generosity at 150% of the federal poverty level, we compare healthcare spending for individuals just above and below this threshold using a regression discontinuity design ...
Cameron M. Ellis +2 more
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Silver Diamine Fluoride in Oral Health Policy: A Strategic Pathway to Improve Access and Equity
Journal of Public Health Dentistry, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective To examine the potential role of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) as a public health intervention and propose a practical policy framework for its equitable integration into oral healthcare systems. Methods A policy‐oriented narrative synthesis of current evidence was undertaken, drawing on systematic reviews, clinical trials, economic ...
Aisan Nouri +2 more
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Examining Associations Between Medicaid Policy and Silver Diamine Fluoride Utilization
Journal of Public Health Dentistry, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective This retrospective cohort study determined associations between Medicaid reimbursement policies for silver diamine fluoride treatment (SDF) and utilization. Methods Data included publicly available Medicaid provider manuals and fee schedules as well as aggregated claims from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
Beau Meyer +5 more
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Access to routine primary healthcare and past-year dental visits: results from the 2017-2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. [PDF]
Prim Health Care Res DevCamp S, Amedari MI, Atanda AJ.
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Multiple Marginalization: Quantifying Intersectional Inequalities in Utilization of Dental Care
Journal of Public Health Dentistry, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives Inequitable utilization of regular dental care is known to be a key driver for inequalities in oral health outcomes. The aim of this study was to investigate inequalities in adolescent dental care, at the intersections of sex, race and ethnicity, and sexual identity.
Nasir Z. Bashir +3 more
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Disability-related barriers to dental care among older Canadian adults: the role of sex as an effect modifier. [PDF]
Front Oral HealthMenon A, Shafizadeh M, Ghoneim A.
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Influence of dental insurance coverage on access to preventive periodontal care in middle-aged and elderly populations: analysis of representative Korean Community Health Survey Data (2011-2015). [PDF]
Int Dent J, 2019 Jang YE, Kim CB, Kim NH.
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Dental Complications in Antithrombotic Patients: Evidence From a Nationwide Cohort and a Single-Institution Dataset. [PDF]
Int Dent JKim J +8 more
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Oral Health Needs Assessment of Non‐Institutionalized Older Adults in South Texas
Journal of Public Health Dentistry, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Older adults bear a heavy burden of oral disease, but data on their needs in areas like South Texas are limited. Assessing oral health and sociodemographic influences is key to guiding targeted public health efforts. Objectives This study assessed oral health needs among non‐institutionalized older adults in South Texas.
Sohini Dhar +4 more
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