Millions of U.S. Kids Lack Dental Care.
According to a report from the Institute of Medicine, nearly five million U.S. children (about 1 out of every 16) did not receive dental care in 2008. Cost being a large factor since families could not afford dental care. The IOM report calls for oral and dental healthcare for all and lays out a vision to achieve it. Oral health often gets overlooked, but it’s an essential component of comprehensive healthcare.