Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 125, Issue 3, 326-332
Copyright © 1994 by American Dental Association
How income, employment, insurance affect older Americans' dental care
RJ Manksi
University of Maryland at Baltimore, Department of Oral Health Care Delivery 21201-1568.
Analyzing data from the national survey of oral health shows that seniors who need health care coverage are least likely to have this coverage. With little government support for dental care, older Americans with lower incomes may delay or avoid dental treatment.