Date of Award
Spring 2024
Degree Type
Thesis
Department
Public Health
Director of Thesis
Dr. Edena Guimaraes
Second Reader
Dr. Melinda Merrell
Abstract
Proper oral health is imperative to overall health, but obstacles often persist in
receiving proper oral health care. Lack of dental insurance coverage and economic recessions are two main factors contributing to oral health outcomes. Extended time without cleanings or addressing current oral health concerns exacerbates oral health problems into more costly procedures for the patient that are conveniently not covered by many insurance plans. This thesis investigates the oral health outcomes associated with periods following economic downturns, specifically citing the time of the Great Recession from 2007-2009.
Recommended Citation
Singletary, Laura, "The Effect of Dental Insurance Coverage and Economic Fluctuations on Oral Health Outcomes in the United States" (2024). Senior Theses. 662.
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/senior_theses/662
Rights
© 2024, Laura Singletary
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