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Social support and dental visits.

Melanie W Gironda¹, Carl Maida, Marvin Marcus

¹Division of Public Health and Community Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA. mgironda@uci.edu

Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)

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Financial support and strong social networks are crucial for timely dental visits in adults. Lacking financial help or having fewer close connections significantly reduces the likelihood of receiving dental care.

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Social Epidemiology
Health Services Research

Background:

Social support's role in health behaviors is increasingly recognized.
Understanding factors influencing dental visit adherence is critical for preventive care.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association between social support and dental visit frequency in US adults.
To identify specific components of social support that impact timely and self-care-related dental visits.

Main Methods:

Analysis of 2003-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data.
Logistic regression models applied to adults aged 40+ (N=2,598), excluding edentulous individuals.
Controlled for demographics, socioenvironmental factors, and health status.

Main Results:

Lack of financial support significantly decreased odds of timely/self-care dental visits.
Fewer close family members and friends were associated with reduced odds of dental visits.
Marital status, emotional support, and neighborhood tenure showed no significant association.

Conclusions:

Financial assistance and social network size are key determinants of dental visit attendance.
Healthcare providers should consider leveraging patients' social networks to improve dental care access.