Pandemic dental office closures linked to increased burden on ERs from kids with dental issues

Dental office closures early in the COVID-19 pandemic were associated with a 62% increase in the share of emergency department visits from toothaches, abscesses, and other painful dental issues among children covered by Medicaid, according to a new study led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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