JADA study on oral health care use

Tom Raffio and Dr. Jeff Walawender discuss a recent study in The Journal of the American Dental Association that assessed the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on oral health care. The discussion highlights the lingering anxiety many people feel about visiting the dentist post pandemic. Despite having insurance, only 60-80% of insured individuals actually visit the dentist. They emphasize the importance of comfort and communication in encouraging dental visits, and upcoming strategies to improve visit rates.