Will Minnesota improve access to dental services for the rural and underserved?
“This problem, as described by two previous surgeons general, is the silent epidemic of oral disease in the U.S. affecting the most vulnerable. Low-income individuals have some of the greatest oral health disparities, experiencing higher rates of cavities and difficulty accessing dental services. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, 42 percent of adults with incomes below 100 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL) had untreated cavities compared to 11 percent of adults with income above 400 percent FPL.”