The Relationship Between Incarceration History and Dental Care and Oral Health in the United States: A Scoping Review.

A review of 12 US studies found that adults with a history of incarceration consistently experienced lower dental care use, less insurance coverage, and worse oral health compared to those without incarceration, though some disparities lessened after accounting for socioeconomic factors.

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