""We found that rural residents must drive, on average, more than three times longer than urban residents for specialty dental care. Where you live can determine whether you receive timely treatment - or end up in the emergency room.""
""Across multiple national studies, HSDM researchers found that 24.7 million people live in dental care shortage areas and that 49.3 million U.S. adults lack public transit access to a dental clinic.""
Research indicates that 24.7 million Americans reside in dental care shortage areas, with rural residents experiencing significantly longer travel times for specialty dental services. Many rural patients must drive over an hour to access care, leading to delayed treatment or no care at all. The majority of dental specialists are located in urban areas, exacerbating the issue. Public transit access to dental clinics is also limited, affecting 49.3 million U.S. adults. Geographic disparities in dental care access are growing, particularly in rural communities.
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