Publications by authors named "Jantraveus M Merritt"
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the use of orthodontic services among Medicaid-enrolled children in Washington state, focusing on the impact of race.
- Nonwhite children were found to be more likely to receive orthodontic care compared to white children, with Hispanic nonwhite children showing even higher odds of receiving treatment.
- The findings suggest that the Washington Medicaid program could serve as a model for tackling racial disparities in orthodontic service access, prompting further research to understand the factors influencing these trends.