title: Workforce strategies to improve children's oral health.
abstract: (1) Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease for children. (2) As millions receive dental coverage under the Affordable Care Act, the demand for dental services is expected to strain the current workforce's ability to meet their needs. (3) States have adopted various workforce approaches to improve access to dental care for underserved populations.
authors.affiliation: National Conference of State Legislatures, NCSL--Denver, USA.
authors.forename: Kristine
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Goodwin
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019140:Dental Care for Children; D003752:Dental Health Services; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D019458:Insurance Coverage; D007347:Insurance, Dental; D009909:Oral Health; D058991:Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; D058996:Quality Improvement; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce