Some patients who need general medical care before a dental intervention can suffer increased risk for poor outcomes if they have compromised access to care.
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Preventing bad outcomes for teens and their offspring was the impetus behind confidential care for reproductive health. Requiring parental involvement created an obstacle to the provision of necessary care.