Dental Treatment Cost: Affordability Challenges for Low-Income Individuals

Here are a few sources that provide data supporting the idea that dental treatments can be expensive and unaffordable for low-income individuals and families:

1. American Dental Association (ADA) - Survey of Dental Fees:

   • URL: https://www.ada.org/en/science-research/health-policy-institute/data-center/survey-of-dental-fees
   • The ADA conducts an annual survey of dental fees across the United States. This data can give you an idea of the cost of various dental treatments.

2. National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) - Dental Benefits Report:

   • URL: https://www.nadp.org/Dental_Benefits_Basics/Dental_BB_1.aspx
   • The NADP publishes an annual Dental Benefits Report that provides insights into dental costs and the affordability of dental care.

3. Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) - Oral Health and Access to Dental Care Fact Sheet:

   • URL: https://www.kff.org/uninsured/fact-sheet/key-facts-about-the-uninsured-population/
   • The KFF provides a fact sheet on oral health and access to dental care, including information on the cost barriers faced by low-income individuals and families.

4. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) - Find a Health Center:

   • URL: https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/
   • The HRSA's website allows you to search for federally funded health centers that provide dental services on a sliding fee scale based on income.

Please note that some of these sources may not specifically mention 'low-income individuals', but they provide information on dental costs and access to care that can be correlated with affordability for low-income populations.