Complete Dental Solutions
Dentistry is important in corrections for its role in maintaining overall health, providing preventive care, managing pain, controlling infections, preventing emergencies, supporting rehabilitation, meeting established standards of care, and enhancing the quality of life for individuals in custody.
PrimeCare Medical provides qualified dental professionals that are trained and experienced in correctional health care. These professionals oversee dental care of our correctional health care contracts that includes exams, X-rays, fillings, and emergent dental procedures.
Dentists
Dentists with correctional experience provide dental evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
Professional Dental Staff
Dental hygienists and dental assistants aid dental providers and perform routine oral care to patients.
A study by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) states nearly 80% of incarcerated individuals require some form of dental treatment, yet only about half of the facilities offer routine dental care services. Moreover, approximately 35% of state prisoners and 40% of jail inmates report experiencing dental problems, indicating a substantial unmet need for adequate dental care within the prison and jail systems. This underscores the importance of having a robust dental system in place such as the dental services offered by PrimeCare Medical.
