Monday, November 1, 2010

Study: More Funding Needed for Dental Care

Research on dental health suggests that poor oral health is linked to increased risks for chronic health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. This problem is even more pronounced among individuals with disabilities because of their notoriously limited access to dental care.
A survey conducted with individuals with disabilities in Delaware on their health status showed that almost a quarter (24.3 percent) of adults surveyed did not receive regular dental care, and adults who depend on state health insurance do not have dental care coverage through Medicaid.

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