Projected Oral Health Outcomes and Costs Associated With Pediatric Medicaid Disenrollment - Takeaways - DentalSpire

Projected Oral Health Outcomes and Costs Associated With Pediatric Medicaid Disenrollment

  • By

  • Sung Eun Choi

  • Lisa Simon

  • Catherine Hayes

  • William V. Giannobile

  • May 12, 2026

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    Nearly 1 in 5 US children aged 5 to 19 years have untreated dental caries, with higher rates among low-income and uninsured children.

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    Medicaid provides comprehensive dental coverage to approximately 37.3 million children, reducing emergency department visits for dental issues.

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    An estimated 480,000 children may lose Medicaid coverage annually from 2025 to 2034 due to proposed work-reporting requirements.

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    The study utilized a microsimulation model to assess the impact of Medicaid disenrollment on dental care use and oral health outcomes.

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    Projected Medicaid coverage loss could exacerbate existing disparities in dental care access and health outcomes for low-income children.

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Projected Oral Health Outcomes and Costs Associated With Pediatric Medicaid Disenrollment

  • by Sung Eun Choi, Lisa Simon, Catherine Hayes, William V. Giannobile

  • May 12, 2026

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