scholarly journals Dental workforce availability and dental services utilization in Appalachia: a geospatial analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Feng ◽  
Usha Sambamoorthi ◽  
R. Constance Wiener
Keyword(s):  
Geospatial Analysis ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Services Utilization ◽  
Dental Services Utilization

Dental services utilization between 1977 and 1995 by Finnish adolescents of different socioeconomic levels

1997 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 385-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Honkala ◽  
S. Kuusela ◽  
A. Rimpela ◽  
M. Rimpela ◽  
J. Jokela
Keyword(s):  
Dental Services ◽  
Services Utilization ◽  
Dental Services Utilization ◽  
Socioeconomic Levels

Inequalities in dental services utilization among Brazilian low-income children: the role of individual determinants

2011 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcia Helena Baldani ◽  
Yasmine Bittencourt Emílio Mendes ◽  
Juliana Aparecida de Campos Lawder ◽  
Ana Paula Ingles de Lara ◽  
Michelli Marta Azevedo da Silva Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Services Utilization ◽  
Low Income Children ◽  
Individual Determinants ◽  
Dental Services Utilization

scholarly journals Factors affecting recent dental services utilization by an urban older population in Athens

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-51
Author(s):  
Vasilia Petraki ◽  
◽  
Philippos Thomopoulos ◽  
Anastassia E. Kossioni ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Population ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Services Utilization ◽  
Dental Services Utilization

scholarly journals Socioeconomic Inequalities in the Utilization of Dental Services Among Adults in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deema A. Sahab ◽  
Mohammed S. Bamashmous ◽  
Amitha Ranauta ◽  
Vanessa Muirhead
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Household Wealth ◽  
Socioeconomic Inequalities ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Services Utilization ◽  
Dental Utilization ◽  
Dental Services Utilization ◽  
Utilization Of Dental Services

Abstract Background This study used the Anderson Behavioral Model to assess the socioeconomic inequalities in dental services utilization among adults in Saudi Arabia, along with other predictors of utilization, to inform future planning of dental care services. Methods In this cross-sectional study, we conducted secondary analysis using national data from the 2019 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia World Health Survey (KSAWHS). The survey consisted of two interviewer-administered questionnaires, one for the household and one individual interview. The questionnaires included questions covering predisposing factors (age, gender, marital status, nationality, education, employment), enabling factors (income, household wealth, area-based socioeconomic class, health insurance, eligibility for free governmental health care, transportation and region of residence) and self-reported need for dental treatment. The main outcome was dental utilization. The independent variables were the predisposing, enabling and need factors. Hierarchical logistic regression analyses identified significant predictors of dental utilization, applying survey weights to adjust for the complex survey design. Adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals and p values were reported in the final model. Results The final dataset included 8,535 adults (response rate = 95.4%). Twenty percent of adults visited the dentist at least once in the past year (95%CI: 18% -21%). The socioeconomic factors associated with the higher likelihood of dental service utilization in the final fully adjusted model were high household income (OR = 1.43, p = 0.043), second and middle household wealth status (OR = 1.51, p = 0.003 and OR = 1.57, p = 0.006) and access to free governmental health care (OR = 2.05, p = 0.004). In addition to self-reported oral problems (OR= 52.09, p < 0.001). Conclusion Socioeconomic inequalities in the utilization of dental services exist in Saudi Arabia. The main driver of dental services utilization in adults was the need for treatment suggesting predominantly symptomatic attendance. Increasing awareness about the importance of preventive dental visits rather than symptomatic attendance could be an important policy implication to improve oral health and optimize dental care expenditure. Further research should explore the drivers for adults to seek preventive care in the absence of any recognized dental problems.

Self‐perceived oral health, normative need, and dental services utilization among dentate adults in the United States: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011‐2014

2019 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Folasayo Adunola ◽  
Isabel Garcia ◽  
Timothy Iafolla ◽  
Shahdokht Boroumand ◽  
Marushka L. Silveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
National Health ◽  
The United States ◽  
Nutrition Examination Survey ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Services Utilization ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Dental Services Utilization

Determinants of Dental-Services Utilization in a University Population

1982 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-114
Author(s):  
Thomas L. Snyder ◽  
Leonard A. Cohen ◽  
Ann Doherty Labelle
Keyword(s):  
Dental Services ◽  
Services Utilization ◽  
Dental Services Utilization ◽  
University Population

Dental Services Utilization by Women of Childbearing Age by Socioeconomic Status

2009 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 190-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary B. Kaylor ◽  
Barbara J. Polivka ◽  
Rosemary Chaudry ◽  
Pamela Salsberry ◽  
Alvin G. Wee
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Services Utilization ◽  
Dental Services Utilization

scholarly journals Parents View About Oral Health Status, Oral Hygiene Behaviors, and Dental Services Utilization of Their Children With Hearing Impairment Attending Special Schools

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soofia Rajabloo ◽  
Mina Pakkhesal ◽  
AliAkbar Naghavi Alhosseini ◽  
Zahra Ghorbani ◽  
Abdolhalim Rajabi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Special Schools ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Services Utilization ◽  
Dental Services Utilization

Abstract Objectives: Parents are the principal decision-makers regarding their child’s health. Awareness of parents’ views regarding their children's health, particularly with special health care needs, is essential for health care providers. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the parents' view about oral health status, oral hygiene practices, and dental services utilization of their children with hearing impairment attending special schools.Results: 57.4% of the parents rated their children's oral health status as very good or good, 27.9% as moderate, and 9.0% as poor. About half of the parents (49.2%) stated that their children used toothbrush once daily, and 15% use dental floss. Also, 54% of the children visited the dentist before this survey's conduct. The twice brush or more a day was significantly associated with the oral health status (OR: 22.16; CI 95%), and other factors did not show a significant association.

scholarly journals Awareness, perceptions and dental services utilization by patients a tertiary care centre during COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
pp. 634-643
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Care Centre ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Services Utilization ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Dental Services Utilization

BACKGROUND. COVID -19 pandemic has imposed multiple questions and consideration in the minds of the patients and dental professionals. The understanding of patient’s perceptions and dental services utilization can aid in modifying the pre-existing dental practices. The aim of the present study was to assess the awareness, perceptions and dental services utilization by patients visiting a tertiary care centre during COVID-19. METHODOLOGY. A cross-sectional study on 437 patients was carried using a validated questionnaire consisting of 22 questions on three domains. Strict sterilization protocol and infection control measures were practiced to avoid any contact between the investigator and the patient. RESULTS. Patients were aware of COVID -19 pandemic and were willing (76.7%) to inculcate preventive practices even post-pandemic. Concerns regarding the spread of infection (37.3%) and hygiene/cleanliness (28.6%) were most commonly reported. Patients visited the dental centre primarily for emergency management and preferred their queries being solved on the phone. CONCLUSION. Patients had a positive outlook towards visiting the dental centre for treatment in the near future and did not report any anxiety before visiting a dental centre.

The Dynamics of Toothache Pain and Dental Services Utilization: 24-Month Incidence

2003 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 227-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Paul Duncan ◽  
Gregg H. Gilbert ◽  
Chuck W. Peek ◽  
Marc W. Heft
Keyword(s):  
Dental Services ◽  
Services Utilization ◽  
Dental Services Utilization
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