Capitalism is good. Entrepreneurs hire workers, workers provide services, consumers create profits — all leading to more services, employees and entrepreneurs. According to one of America’s leading economists, capitalism is even good for children’s teeth. You’d think everyone would be happy with this, but, of course, they’re not.

Traditional dentistry and Medicaid habitually underserve low-income children, leading to untreated cavities and costly, painful ER visits. Poor children without dental care can suffer long-term health issues and even death.