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  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Public Health
  • Health Disparities

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  • Dental caries remains a significant issue among young children, with disparities linked to socioeconomic factors.
  • A validated caries risk assessment tool for primary healthcare settings is currently lacking.
  • Integrating medical and dental care is a promising strategy to reduce these disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the validity of a newly developed 52-item caries risk questionnaire for primary caregivers (PCGs).
  • To compare questionnaire responses based on demographic factors associated with caries disparities, including race/ethnicity and insurance status.
  • To establish construct and criterion validity for the caries risk tool.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving 1,323 one-year-old children recruited through medical research networks.
  • Baseline data collected using a 52-item caries risk questionnaire administered to primary caregivers.
  • Logistic regression analysis used to compare responses based on Medicaid status and race/ethnicity.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences in caries risk questionnaire responses were observed based on Medicaid enrollment and race/ethnicity (P < 0.05).
  • Children with Medicaid were more likely to have specific dietary habits (sugary snacks/drinks), receive fluoride, visit the dentist, and have unemployed household adults.
  • PCGs of children with Medicaid reported higher instances of sugary snack/drink consumption, non-water bedtime drinks, and lack of regular dental checkups.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides evidence for the construct and criterion validity of the developed caries risk questionnaire.
  • Significant demographic differences in responses highlight the tool's potential to identify children at higher risk for dental caries.
  • The findings support the use of this tool in primary healthcare settings to address disparities in early childhood caries.