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Regarding how oral health has become more accessible in the US, which of the following best explains this improvement?
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Correct answer: A. Reducing fees in Medicaid patients
- A. Expanding Medicaid coverage and reducing fees for Medicaid-enrolled patients has been the most significant policy mechanism for improving oral health access in underserved US populations.
- B. As of current US policy, dental insurance is not mandated for adults — access has improved mainly through Medicaid expansion.
- C. While loan forgiveness programs (e.g., NHSC) exist, they have not been the primary driver of improved access at the population level.
- D. Increasing private dental schools adds capacity but does not directly address affordability for low-income populations.