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Adolescents with developmental disabilities (DDs) and dental caries difficulty received more preventive dental services like fluoride treatments and sealants. However, their overall dental visit frequency was similar to peers without DDs.

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  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Developmental Disabilities Research

Background:

  • Adolescents with developmental disabilities (DDs) may face unique challenges in accessing and receiving dental care.
  • Dental caries remains a prevalent issue, particularly among vulnerable populations.
  • Preventive dental services are crucial for maintaining oral health in children and adolescents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare dental visit frequency and receipt of preventive services (fluoride treatments, dental sealants) between adolescents with DDs and dental caries difficulty and those without.
  • To identify disparities in oral healthcare access and utilization for adolescents with DDs.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study utilizing data from 91,196 adolescents (aged 10-17) from the 2016-2020 National Survey of Children's Health.
  • Descriptive statistics, bivariate analyses, and multivariable regression models were employed.
  • Odds ratios were calculated to compare outcomes between groups.

Main Results:

  • Adolescents with DDs and dental caries difficulty showed a trend towards fewer dental visits (OR: 0.76, p=0.07).
  • They were significantly more likely to receive fluoride treatments (OR: 1.20, p=0.04) and dental sealants (OR: 1.44, p<0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Adolescents with DDs experiencing dental caries difficulty received more preventive interventions during dental visits.
  • Despite increased preventive service utilization, overall dental visit frequency did not significantly differ between groups.
  • Targeted interventions may be needed to improve consistent dental care access for adolescents with DDs.