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Orthodontic dental visits during 1987 and 1996.

R J Manski1, W M Davidson, J F Moeller

  • 1Professor, Department of Oral Health Care Delivery, Dental School, University of Maryland, USA. MANSKI@Dental.umaryland.edu

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics : Official Publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, Its Constituent Societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics
|July 14, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Approximately 39 million Americans received orthodontic care in 1987 and 1996. The average number of orthodontic visits per patient decreased between these years, indicating shifts in dental treatment patterns.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Dental procedures are common in the US, with orthodontic treatment comprising a significant portion.
  • Utilization of orthodontic care varies across different socioeconomic and demographic groups.
  • Understanding these variations is crucial for public health planning and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate orthodontic care utilization across various socioeconomic and demographic categories.
  • To analyze trends in orthodontic care utilization between 1987 and 1996.
  • To identify population segments with differing access to orthodontic services.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized household data from the 1987 National Medical Expenditure Survey (NMES).

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  • Employed data from the 1996 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS).
  • Analyzed data to estimate orthodontic utilization rates and visit frequencies.

    • Main Results:

    • Slightly over 3% of Americans, approximately 39 million individuals, received orthodontic care nationwide in 1987 and 1996.
    • The mean number of orthodontic visits per patient decreased from 1987 to 1996.
    • Socioeconomic and demographic factors influence orthodontic care access and utilization.

    Conclusions:

    • Orthodontic care utilization affects a substantial portion of the American population.
    • Trends indicate a reduction in the average number of orthodontic visits per patient over time.
    • Further research into socioeconomic disparities in orthodontic care is warranted.