Dental Health Among Young Alaska Children Improved Significantly Since 2009, Report Says
Source
Alaska Beacon
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Date
Jul 23, 2024
Summary
Describes findings of a new report from the Alaska Division of Public Health showing improvements in dental health among children 3 and younger across various metrics. Identifies possible factors contributing to the positive trends, including Medicaid expansion and the expansion of the Dental Health Aide Therapist program. Discusses ongoing rural dental health disparities and recommendations for improvement.
Tagged as
Children and youth · Dental workforce · Health disparities · Oral health · Statistics and data · Alaska