Emergency department visits and revisits for nontraumatic dental conditions in Iowa.
Brian G DarlingAstha SinghalMichael J KanellisPublished in: Journal of public health dentistry (2015)
Low-income young adults in Iowa rely on EDs for their dental needs that can have substantial costs. The Dental Wellness Plan (DWP) is intended to facilitate dental care access by providing dental coverage to low-income Iowans. This study provides baseline data that will be used to evaluate the success of DWP in improving access to dental care.