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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedLipton BJ, Decker SL, Stitt B
AHRQ Author: Decker SL Manski RJ
Association between Medicaid dental payment policies and children's dental visits, oral health, and school absences.
The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to assess the relationship between the ratio of Medicaid payment rates to dentist charges and children's preventive dental visits, oral health, and school absences. The researchers conducted a difference-in-differences analysis of 15,738 Medicaid-enrolled children and a control group of 16 867 privately insured children aged 6 to 17 years who participated in the 2016-2019 National Survey of Children's Health. The study found that 87% and 48% of Medicaid-enrolled children had at least 1 and at least 2 past-year dental visits, respectively, and 29% had parent-reported excellent oral health. Increasing the fee ratio by was associated with increases in at least 1 and 2 visits and in excellent oral health. Increases in at least 2 visits were larger for Hispanic children than for White children. By weighted baseline estimates, 28% and 15% of Medicaid-enrolled children had at least 4 and at least 7 past-year school absences, respectively. The researchers concluded that Medicaid policies with higher payments were associated with modest increases in children's preventive dental visits and excellent oral health.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Lipton BJ, Decker SL, Stitt B .
Association between Medicaid dental payment policies and children's dental visits, oral health, and school absences.
JAMA Health Forum 2022 Sep 2;3(9):e223041. doi: 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2022.3041..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Dental and Oral Health, Medicaid, Payment, Policy
Shenkman E, Mistry KB, Davis D
AHRQ Author: Mistry KB
Stakeholder engagement: bridging research and policy to improve measurement and dental care for children in Medicaid.
The University of Florida Child Health Quality (CHeQ) initiative, funded by the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ)/Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Pediatric Quality Measurement Program, examined measures that states use to evaluate quality of oral health care for children in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This paper discusses stakeholder engagement in bridging research and policy to improve measurement and dental care for children in Medicaid.
AHRQ-authored; AHRQ-funded; HS025298.
Citation: Shenkman E, Mistry KB, Davis D .
Stakeholder engagement: bridging research and policy to improve measurement and dental care for children in Medicaid.
Acad Pediatr 2022 Apr;22(3S):S65-S67. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2021.08.012..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Dental and Oral Health, Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Quality Measures, Quality Improvement, Quality of Care
Harris S, Farah W, Snitchler C. S, Farah W, Snitchler C
AHRQ Author: Harris S
Screening and interventions to prevent dental caries in children younger than five years.
This case study concerns Hispanic parents new to a practice who bring in their two children, two years of age and four months of age, for routine wellness visits. The parents have questions about dental care for their children. Three case study questions are provided along with answers. Bonus digital content provides an information sheet with a Clinical Summary of the USPSTF Recommendation.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Harris S, Farah W, Snitchler C. S, Farah W, Snitchler C .
Screening and interventions to prevent dental caries in children younger than five years.
Am Fam Physician 2022 Mar;105(3):299-300..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Dental and Oral Health, Screening, Guidelines, Evidence-Based Practice, Case Study
Beil H, Rozier RG, Preisser JS
Effects of early dental office visits on dental caries experience.
This study determined the association between timing of a first dentist office visit before age 5 and dental disease in kindergarten. It found that children with early dental visits (before age 2) had higher rates of tooth decay than those who had later visits (between ages 3 and 5).
AHRQ-funded; HS018076.
Citation: Beil H, Rozier RG, Preisser JS .
Effects of early dental office visits on dental caries experience.
Am J Public Health. 2014 Oct;104(10):1979-85. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2013.301325..
Keywords: Dental and Oral Health, Children/Adolescents, Access to Care, Medicaid, Prevention
Kranz AM, Rozier RG, Preisser JS
Preventive services by medical and dental providers and treatment outcomes.
The researchers compared the association between the provider of preventive services (PCP, dentist, or both) with Medicaid-enrolled children before their third birthday and subsequent dental caries-related treatment (CRT) and CRT payment. They concluded that, due to children's increased opportunity to receive multiple visits in medical offices during well-child visits, preventive oral health services provided by PCPs may lead to a greater reduction in CRT than dentist visits alone.
AHRQ-funded; HS000032.
Citation: Kranz AM, Rozier RG, Preisser JS .
Preventive services by medical and dental providers and treatment outcomes.
J Dent Res 2014 Jul;93(7):633-8. doi: 10.1177/0022034514536731.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Dental and Oral Health, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Prevention, Primary Care