In 2022, the United States spent approximately $165.3 billion on dental services , accounting for about 4% of total national health expenditures. Government programs contributed 17% of this total, up from 13% in 2019, indicating an increased role in funding dental care . This suggests that federal and state programs collectively spent around $28.1 billion on dental services in 2022. A significant portion of government dental spending is through Medicaid, which provides dental benefits to eligible low-income individuals. For example, Virginia allocated $282 million for dental procedures over the 2022 and 2023 fiscal years after expanding its Medicaid program in 2021. It's important to note that these figures encompass both federal and state expenditures, and the exact federal contribution isn't specified in the available data. Additionally, these numbers may have evolved since 2022 due to policy changes and budget adjustments. In 2023, the United States' natio...
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