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Area of Science:

  • Oral Health
  • Medical Education
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Oral health is integral to overall well-being.
  • Medical students encounter unique challenges in maintaining their oral hygiene and accessing dental care.
  • Understanding these barriers is crucial for improving student health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the oral hygiene practices of medical students at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (UMass Chan).
  • To identify specific barriers preventing UMass Chan students from receiving professional dental care.
  • To evaluate the association between student demographics and dental care access.

Main Methods:

  • A 15-question survey was distributed to UMass Chan medical students via email, social media, and in-person announcements.
  • Bivariate analyses, including chi-squared tests, were employed to examine relationships between variables.
  • Survey response rate was 54%.

Main Results:

  • 84% of surveyed students reported brushing their teeth at least twice daily, indicating good personal hygiene.
  • Only 63% of students had visited a dentist within the past 12 months.
  • Key barriers included time constraints, difficulty finding dentists accepting student insurance, and financial limitations, especially for Hispanic students. Students on Medicaid had greater gaps in care than those with private insurance.

Conclusions:

  • UMass Chan medical students demonstrate adequate personal oral hygiene but face significant barriers to professional dental care.
  • Recommendations include developing referral resources and considering an on-campus dental clinic to enhance access, particularly for students on Medicaid.
  • Financial support and further national research are suggested to address disparities in dental care access among medical students.