Abstract
This mixed-methods study evaluates emergency dental operations across Michigan's Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). Utilizing clinician interviews, surveys, and state usage data, the authors examine care delivery models, identify clinician and patient barriers to access, and analyze reasons why patients utilize hospital emergency departments rather than community health centers. System-level recommendations are proposed to optimize emergency triage, expand capacity, and improve outcomes for underserved populations.
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Hua, Xuesi; McComas, Martha; and Hatfield, Elizabeth
(2026)
"Analysis of the Dental Emergency Visits at FQHCs in Michigan and Recommendations for Change,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 108:
No.
11, Article 10.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol108/iss11/10
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