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)

ConclusionsInsurance coverage for dental scaling positively influenced access to preventive care for periodontal disease in middle ‐aged and elderly individuals. In the future, the long‐term contributions of dental insurance coverage to the prevalence of periodontal disease and oral health disparities should be evaluated.
Source: International Dental Journal - Category: Dentistry Authors: Tags: Scientific Research Report Source Type: research