# Medicaid Coverage of Dental Services and Dental Hygiene During Pregnancy

## TL;DR

This study examines how Medicaid coverage for dental services affects whether pregnant women receive teeth cleaning.

## Contribution

It provides new evidence on the impact of Medicaid dental coverage policies on prenatal dental hygiene.

## Key findings

- Higher Medicaid coverage is associated with increased receipt of teeth cleaning during pregnancy.
- State-level variations in coverage influence dental hygiene practices among pregnant women.

## Abstract

This cross-sectional study evaluates the association of level of state Medicaid coverage of dental services with receipt of teeth cleaning during pregnancy.