Journal of public health dentistry
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J Public Health Dent · Sep 2020
Emergency department visits for nontraumatic dental conditions: a systematic literature review.
To summarize the literature on factors associated with emergency department (ED) use for nontraumatic dental conditions (NTDCs). ⋯ Policy makers and health care providers should address modifiable factors such as accessible dental care for the uninsured, and comprehensive dental coverage for those with public dental benefits. Targeted interventions should focus on young adults, children with special needs, and subpopulations with low socioeconomic status and chronic health conditions.