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Dental Treatment for Incarcerated Individuals - For Whom? How Much

NCJ Number
91439
Journal
Journal of Prison and Jail Health Volume: 3 Issue: 1 Dated: (Spring/Summer 1983) Pages: 25-33
Author(s)
T G Conte
Date Published
1983
Length
9 pages
Annotation
In 10 years the dental program in a state prison system has moved from an inadequate, 'dentistry-on-demand' system to an equitable and uniform service of consistently good quality based on the needs and length of incarceration of the individual inmate.
Abstract
The Classification and Priority Treatment Plan, which determines the amount of service the inmate will receive, is discussed. (Author abstract)

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