North Carolina medical journal
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Emergency departments (EDs) act as the safety net and alternative care site for patients without insurance who have dental pain. ⋯ Although they make up a small percentage of all ED visits, dental ED visits are more common among the uninsured, seldom result in definitive care or hospital admission, and often result in prescription of an opioid or antibiotic. These findings are cause for concern and have implications for public policy.
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The planning profession traces its origins to the efforts of 19th century reformers to improve public health by addressing problems resulting from urbanization. So it is fitting that in the 21st century, planners are once again working with public health professionals to make communities healthier, this time by addressing problems caused by suburbanization.