Cost-effectiveness of diabetes screening initiated through a dental visit.

Matthew NeidellIra B LamsterBarbara Shearer

Published in: Community dentistry and oral epidemiology (2017)

Under the conditions described here, identification of persons with dysglycemia in the dental office for initiating prediabetic care is a cost-effective means of identifying and treating affected individuals.

Keyphrases

oral health
type diabetes
healthcare
cardiovascular disease
palliative care
quality improvement
glycemic control
pain management
metabolic syndrome
affordable care act