Dentists resist federal dental plan due to low reimbursement rates, burden, and concerns over patient care.

Dentists continue to resist the federal dental plan due to concerns over low reimbursement rates, administrative burden, and potential negative impacts on patient care, according to a recent report. The plan, introduced in 2003, aims to provide accessible dental care to low-income families, but many dentists argue that it falls short in addressing their concerns. Despite efforts to improve the program, a significant portion of the dental community remains unconvinced of its benefits.

August 17, 2024
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