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1Department of Dental Health, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY 11794-8715.
ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|July 1, 1991
Summary
Over half of children will live with a single parent, often facing financial hardship. Pediatric dentists adapted their practices to serve diverse family structures, including single-parent households.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Sociology
- Family Studies
Background:
- The 1990s saw a significant rise in single-parent households.
- Children in single-parent families frequently experience economic disadvantages.
- Healthcare providers, including pediatric dentists, serve increasingly diverse patient populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the impact of changing household structures on pediatric dental practice.
- To understand how pediatric dentists adapted services for single-parent families.
Main Methods:
- The study likely involved a review of pediatric dental practice modifications.
- Analysis of demographic trends in family structures during the 1990s.
Main Results:
- More than 50% of children experienced single-parent family structures.
- Pediatric dental practices underwent procedural changes to accommodate diverse households.
- Services were expanded to include patients from non-traditional family arrangements.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric dentists have evolved their practices to meet the needs of children in various family structures.
- Adaptability in healthcare is crucial for serving a changing society.