People with substance use disorders are often trapped in a vicious cycle of addiction, incarceration, and poor oral health. This study quantifies the unmet oral health treatment burden in a county detention center in California. This data enables key stakeholders to examine gaps in reentry care for dental treatment, address acute needs that have been overlooked, and develop targeted interventions for optimal care.

• Cite the number of patients who were released from the jail before obtaining oral health care
• Describe barriers to receiving oral health care in the county's safety net community clinics
• Discuss ways to incorporate dental care into discharge planning

Level: Intermediate