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The ABCDs of treating the most prevalent childhood disease

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  • Donahue, G.J.
  • Waddell, N.
  • Plough, A.L.
  • Del Aguila, M.A.
  • Garlan, T.E.

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Dental caries is a potentially preventable infectious disease that, untreated, can cause significant morbidity requiring costly treatment. The Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program increases access to prevention and early treatment for Medicaid-eligible children aged younger than 6 years in Washington State. The program is a partnership of Washington Dental Service Foundation, the University of Washington School of Pediatric Dentistry, the state Medical Assistance Administration, and local stakeholders. Through training in pediatric dental techniques and enhanced reimbursement, ABCD equips and encourages dentists to serve young Medicaid patients. Family counseling increases oral care compliance and reduces no-show rates. Program evaluation demonstrates changing attitudes and behavior among participating families and dentists, with more young, low-income Washington children receiving oral health care.

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  • Donahue, G.J. & Waddell, N. & Plough, A.L. & Del Aguila, M.A. & Garlan, T.E., 2005. "The ABCDs of treating the most prevalent childhood disease," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 95(8), pages 1322-1324.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2004.057778_2
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2004.057778
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    1. Boyce, W. Thomas & Den Besten, Pamela K. & Stamperdahl, Juliet & Zhan, Ling & Jiang, Yebin & Adler, Nancy E. & Featherstone, John D., 2010. "Social inequalities in childhood dental caries: The convergent roles of stress, bacteria and disadvantage," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 71(9), pages 1644-1652, November.

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