Benefits of Medical-Dental Integration

Publication information:

Catalanotto F.
Benefits of Medical-Dental Integration. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. 2022.

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to suggest that the implementation of dental hygienists working in primary care practices is a smart strategy to improve access to dental care for patients covered by Medicaid and other vulnerable patients. It would also provide significant employment opportunities for dental hygienists.