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Factors associated with comprehensive dental care following an initial emergency dental visit
Jeffrey T Johnson1, Erwin G Turner, Karen F Novak
1Department of Oral Health Science, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Kentucky, College of Dentistry, Lexington, USA. jjohn5@email.uky.edu
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to characterize the patient population utilization of a dental home as grouped by: (1) age; (2) sex; and (3) payment method.
Methods:
A retrospective chart review of 1,020 patients, who initially presented for an emergency visit, was performed. From the original data pool, 2 groups were delineated: (1) those patients who returned for comprehensive dental care; and (2) those who did not return for comprehensive dental care.
Results:
Patients with private dental insurance or Medicaid dental benefits were statistically more likely to return for comprehensive oral health care than those with no form of dental insurance. Younger patients (< or =3 years of age) were least likely to return for comprehensive dental care.
Conclusions:
Socioeconomic factors play a crucial role in care-seeking behaviors. These obstacles are often a barrier to preventive and comprehensive oral health care.
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