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Dentistry
Researchers from University of Michigan describe findings in dentistry
July 13th, 2009
"The U.S. surgeon general's report on oral health in 2000 stressed the importance of providing dental care for underserved patient groups. Given that orthodontic treatment is less likely to be covered by dental plans than other procedures and is often considered an elective treatment, it is not Surprising that access to orthodontic care is an especially severe problem for Underserved patient groups," scientists writing in the Journal of Dental Education report. "The purpose of this Study was to explore the degree to which orthodontic residents and orthodontists perceived that their graduate orthodontic education had prepared them well to treat Underserved...
Source: Managed Care Weekly Digest (2009-07-13)
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