Study Links Periodontal Treatment to Lower Health Care Costs

lad3 April 13, 2023

A study published the Journal of the American Dental Association showed a link between periodontal treatment and lower health care costs for people with diabetes. The study also found that periodontal treatment was associated with reduced outpatient costs among people with commercial insurance or Medicaid.

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