Integrating Dental and Medical Healthcare

AAPC Services conducted a dental case study highlighting errors and opportunities in integrating dental care into overall health care, particularly in population and community health clinics. The study emphasizes the importance of coordinated physician-dentist teams for managing high-risk patients, such as those with diabetes, cancer, and other conditions. The American Medical Association (AMA) stresses the need for dental care to be considered essential in U.S. health policy due to significant disparities in access to care.

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