Trends in Medicaid-funded adolescent comprehensive orthodontic treatment provided by orthodontists to children in Oklahoma between 2010 and 2016.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the trends and rates of Medicaid-funded orthodontic treatment provided by orthodontists to children younger than 18 years in Oklahoma.

Methods: Enrollment and claims data were evaluated from the Oklahoma Medicaid program for a 7-year period, January 2010 through December 2016. Medicaid total enrollment data by age, sex, race or ethnicity, and county were included.