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J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 134, No 5, 621-627.
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Recent trends in dental visits and private dental insurance, 1989 and 1999



THOMAS P. WALL, M.A., M.B.A. and L. JACKSON BROWN, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Background. This article describes recent trends in dental visits and private dental insurance in the United States.

Methods. This study is based on the analyses of data regarding dental visits and private dental insurance among the population 2 years of age or older from the 1989 and 1999 National Health Interview Surveys.

Results. Overall, the percentage of the population with a dental visit rose from 57.2 percent in 1989 to 64.1 percent in 1999, while the percentage with private dental insurance fell from 40.5 percent to 35.2 percent.

Conclusions. Although a higher percentage of people with private dental insurance reported having a dental visit than did those without private dental insurance in both years, the increase from 1989 to 1999 in the percentage of those with a visit was larger among the uninsured.

Practice Implications. If this trend persists, a smaller portion of practicing dentist’s clientele will be insured. This may affect demand for services, as well as front office operations.




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