To help states increase Medicaid participation among their dentist workforces and dental care utilization among their Medicaid populations, the ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) and the Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) surveyed dentists and Medicaid beneficiaries in eight states. The surveys measured barriers to going to the dentist and achieving optimal oral health among beneficiaries and barriers to participating in Medicaid among dentists.
A webinar will discuss the policy implications of these survey results; panelists will explore reforms and changes that are needed to address the gap between adult Medicaid beneficiaries and their potential dental homes.