When US adults reached age 65 years and became eligible for Medicare, their visits for restorative dental procedures such as fillings or crowns fell by 8.7%, according to survey responses from 97 108 participants aged 50 to 85 years. Moreover, the loss of all teeth, or complete edentulism, increased by 4.8% at age 65 years. In addition, enrollment in Medicare Advantage, which often offers dental coverage, was not tied to increased use of dental services compared with enrollment in traditional Medicare.
Source: JAMA Online First