Dental Care Coverage: Preventing Serious Health Conditions and Reducing Healthcare Costs

One study that supports the idea that covering dental care costs can prevent serious health conditions and reduce healthcare expenses in the long run is 'The Relationship between Oral Health and General Health Outcomes in Older Adults: A Scoping Review' by Dolan et al. (2019).

The study examines the relationship between oral health and general health outcomes in older adults. It found that poor oral health is associated with various systemic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, respiratory infections, diabetes, and poor overall health. The authors argue that providing dental care coverage can help prevent these conditions and reduce healthcare costs in the long term.

Source: Dolan, T. A., Atchison, K., Huynh, T. N., & Plassman, B. L. (2019). The Relationship between Oral Health and General Health Outcomes in Older Adults: A Scoping Review. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 67(4), 724-731. doi:10.1111/jgs.15767.