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Use of syndromic surveillance systems for oral health surveillance
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National and state surveillance systems for oral health have relied on sample-based screenings and self-reported surveys.1 Recent publications suggest the need and potential for use of data from syndromic surveillance systems and insurers to monitor… read more… monitor indicators of oral health status, utilization of care, and costs of treatment.2,3 Few consensus indicators … of a set of five ICD-9 codes comprising ambulatory care sensitive dental problems (ACS-DP).4 This paper … usage of hospital emergency departments for ambulatory care sensitive dental problems. Document …