WOUB-TV: How pediatricians are helping more kids get dental care in Ohio

CINCINNATI (The Ohio Newsroom) — Ohio kids on Medicaid are nearly twice as likely as kids nationwide to go to the emergency department for preventable dental issues, like cavities or tooth decay. 

The problem is especially acute in rural and poor parts of the state, where dentist shortages make it harder for children to get regular care. 

To address that issue, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health and Oral Health Ohio launched the Medical Oral Expanded Care (or MORE Care) pilot program across six Ohio counties in 2022. The pilot ended in 2024, and a report on its effectiveness was published in July.

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