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Dental Care Utilization and Expenditures Among Individuals With Asthma
Shillpa Naavaal1, Vaibhavi Mone1
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health and Policy, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
Journal of Public Health Dentistry
|December 11, 2025
Summary
Individuals with asthma utilized dental treatment services more frequently. Promoting preventive dental care can improve oral health outcomes for asthma patients.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Dental Medicine
- Respiratory Medicine
Background:
- Asthma affects oral health and healthcare utilization patterns.
- Understanding dental care needs in asthma populations is crucial for integrated health management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate dental care utilization and expenditures among individuals with asthma.
- To compare dental service use and costs between asthma patients and the general population.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 2022 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) with 21,405 participants.
- Analyzed dental care utilization (any, preventive, treatment) and expenditures for individuals aged 1 year and older, stratified by asthma status.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of asthma was 13.2% overall, higher in working-age adults (14.7%) than children (9.5%).
- Individuals with asthma showed a higher percentage of treatment dental visits (17.0%) compared to those without asthma (14.5%).
- Among asthma patients, preventive dental visits were associated with lower overall dental expenditures than treatment visits across all age groups.
Conclusions:
- Individuals with asthma exhibit a greater need for dental treatment services.
- Healthcare providers should emphasize and encourage preventive dental care to enhance oral health outcomes for individuals with asthma.
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