UF Researchers Publish Invited Paper on Medicaid Dental Cuts and ED Visits

Khouja/Singhal

Dr. Tumader Khouja and Dr. Astha Singhal of the University of Florida, along with Dr. Russell Dunkel, Dental Director of Wisconsin Medicaid, have authored an invited article for the Journal of the California Dental Association titled “Medicaid Dental Cuts and Emergency Department Utilization: Implications of the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Act.” The paper explores the anticipated impacts of recent legislation on emergency department use for dental problems, highlighting the consequences of reduced dental coverage for vulnerable populations. The article underscores the importance of maintaining access to preventive dental care to avoid costly and preventable ED visits.