The oral health status of America's rural children: An opportunity for policy change.
Elizabeth L CrouchJoni NelsonMelinda A MerrellAmy B MartinPublished in: Journal of public health dentistry (2021)
As preparations are made for the 2020 Surgeon General's report on oral health, the current study provides important evidence to inform future advocacy and legislative priorities. To reduce urban-rural disparities among children, there must be enhanced dental care access, dental workforce expansion, and increased awareness about preventive oral health services.