New Poll Demonstrates Broad Support for a Medicare Dental Benefit Among Older Adults

Erica Solway, Domenica Sweier, Jeffrey T. Kullgren
2020 JAMA Health Forum  
Oral health is an important component of overall health for all US residents, particularly older adults. Oral health problems are common in this population, given that most systemic diseases are manifested in the mouth. Left untreated, oral health problems can result in serious, painful, and costly complications.
doi:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2020.0375 pmid:36218625 fatcat:ahbynj3exbebnkq5yw3ydtloqi