Travel burden and dentist bypass among dentally insured children

ConclusionsTravel burden was greater among Medicaid‐enrolled children. Lower rates of bypass, in conjunction with lower rates of dental utilization in this population, may indicate a distance threshold beyond which dental care becomes unattainable.

Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - September 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Susan C. McKernan, Mark J. Pooley, Elizabeth T. Momany, Raymond A. Kuthy Tags: Original Article Source Type: research