Dental care : improving access and quality / author, Mark W. Stanton.

SeriesResearch in action ; issue #13
AHRQ pub. ; no. 03-0040
Research in action (United States. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) ; issue #13. ^A789298
AHRQ publication ; no. 03-0040. ^A457037
Summary This report highlights dental care research sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Studies look at the impact of factors such as reimbursement, race, income, and age on access to and use of care. Research suggests that educating families about how to enroll in and access the Medicaid system, streamlining Medicaid administrative procedures, and adjusting provider reimbursement could facilitate broader access to dental care. Studies show that specific treatments such as dental sealants for children may have a positive impact on both health outcomes and costs. The quality of dental care can be further improved by developing and using performance measures for specific treatments. Finally, the production of evidence reports evaluating research on various aspects of care helps to advance evidence-based dental practice and thereby improve the quality of care.
General noteTitle from PDF caption (viewed Mar. 6, 2008).
General note"July 2003."
General noteGPO Cataloging Record Distribution Program (CRDP).
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
Technical detailsMode of access: Internet from the AHRQ web site. Address as of 3/6/08: http://www.ahrq.gov/research/dentalcare/dentria.pdf; current access available via PURL.
GPO item number0491-B-35 (online)
Govt. docs number HE 20.6512/10:D 43

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