Maine Hospital Opens Dental Clinic to Alleviate ER Burdens

Maine Hospital Opens Dental Clinic to Alleviate ER Burdens - Yahoo! News: Recent research carried out by the ADA Health Policy Resources Center (HPRC) concludes that the number of dental ER visits in the US jumped from 1.1 million in 2000 to 2.1 million in 2010. An independent 2009 study by the National Emergency Department Sample (NEDS) showed that 41.8 percent of all ER visits for dental conditions were the result of cavities, the most common dental disease, and one that can be easily prevented. Belfast Water District is fluoridated at 1.2 mg/L  Maine in 79% fluoridated