IOM report eyes improving access to oral health care for vulnerable, underserved populations

Charged with assessing the current U. S. oral health care system, and in particular, its strengths, weaknesses and future challenges for delivering care to vulnerable and underserved populations, the Institute of Medicine Committee on Oral Health Access to Services released a 243-page report this morning, outlining its vision for the future and far-reaching recommendations for federal agencies, state governments and other stakeholders for improving access to oral health care.