University Tufts UniversityA new study reveals how barriers to oral health differ across generations, putting young adults at greater risk for future health problems. “Our findings show the urgent need to integrate dental care into overall health care,” Yu says. For young adults, Yu adds that community organizations and faith-based health systems could be key partners in expanding access, as they already offer models of integrated affordable dental care. “When dental care is rooted in trusted community spaces, it feels more familiar and supportive,” she says. “That lowers the barriers of fear, inconvenience, and cost uncertainty that may keep some young adults away—and it helps them shift from waiting until there’s an emergency to hopefully seeking regular, preventive care.”Source: Tufts University