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  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Maternal Health

Background:

  • Limited access to dental care affects underserved women, infants, and children.
  • Untreated dental diseases pose significant health risks.
  • The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program serves at-risk populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary oral health program integrated with WIC services.
  • To assess the oral health status of WIC participants.
  • To determine the unmet dental care needs of women and children.

Main Methods:

  • An interdisciplinary oral health program was implemented at WIC offices.
  • Dental screenings, oral health education, preventive services, and referrals were provided.
  • Health status and services rendered were evaluated from 2013 to 2016.

Main Results:

  • Dental screenings were provided to 576 children and 180 women.
  • Caries prevalence in 3-5-year-olds was 46.0%.
  • 71.2% of pregnant women had unmet dental care needs, with only 6.6% eligible for Medicaid.

Conclusions:

  • A significant number of WIC participants, including children and pregnant women, suffer from untreated dental diseases.
  • Many pregnant women lack Medicaid coverage for comprehensive dental care.
  • Integrating oral health services with WIC programs effectively enhances access to care for underserved populations.