Donahue G Jay, Waddell Nancy, Plough Alonzo L, Del Aguila Michael A, Garland Tracy E
Washington Dental Service Foundation, PO Box 75983, Seattle, WA 98175-0983, USA.
Am J Public Health. 2005 Aug;95(8):1322-4. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2004.057778.
Dental caries is a potentially preventable infectious disease that, untreated, can cause significant morbidity requiring costly treatment. The Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program increases access to prevention and early treatment for Medicaid-eligible children aged younger than 6 years in Washington State. The program is a partnership of Washington Dental Service Foundation, the University of Washington School of Pediatric Dentistry, the state Medical Assistance Administration, and local stakeholders. Through training in pediatric dental techniques and enhanced reimbursement, ABCD equips and encourages dentists to serve young Medicaid patients. Family counseling increases oral care compliance and reduces no-show rates. Program evaluation demonstrates changing attitudes and behavior among participating families and dentists, with more young, low-income Washington children receiving oral health care.
龋齿是一种潜在可预防的传染病，若不治疗，会导致严重发病，需要昂贵的治疗费用。“儿童牙科就医通道”（ABCD）项目增加了华盛顿州符合医疗补助条件的6岁以下儿童获得预防和早期治疗的机会。该项目是华盛顿牙科服务基金会、华盛顿大学儿科学牙科学院、州医疗救助管理部门以及当地利益相关方的合作项目。通过儿科学牙技术培训和提高报销额度，ABCD项目使牙医有能力并鼓励他们为年轻的医疗补助患者提供服务。家庭咨询提高了口腔护理的依从性，降低了爽约率。项目评估表明，参与项目的家庭和牙医的态度和行为发生了变化，更多华盛顿州的低收入儿童获得了口腔医疗服务。
