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BMC Health Services Research, 2019 Background This study aimed to investigate the relationship between complementary health insurance and frequency of dental visits. Methods The present study was performed using the Urban Health Equity Assessment and Response Tool (Urban HEART).
Morteza Rostam Beigi +4 more
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Predictors of Dental Care Use: Findings From the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health [PDF]
, 2013 Purpose To examine longitudinal trends and associated factors in dental service utilization by adolescents progressing to early adulthood in the United States. Methods The data source was the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health from Waves I
Garcia, Raul I. +4 more
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The association between dental insurance coverage, socio-economic status and use of dental care in adolescents [PDF]
Journal of Health Sciences and Surveillance System, 2018 Background: Several items affect the use of dental services. The objective of this study was to assess the association between socio-economic status (SES) and dental insurance coverage with the use of dental services amongst Iranian adolescents aged 13 ...
Ali Golkari +4 more
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Influence of Practice Characteristics on the Adoption of Electronic Dental Records in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia [PDF]
Healthcare Informatics Research, 2023 Objectives The adoption of electronic dental records (EDRs) is less extensively studied than electronic medical records (EMRs) in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, a multivariate analysis was conducted to calculate the adoption of EDRs and determine the practice ...
Irfan Adil Majid +6 more
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Out-Of-Pocket Expenditures on Dental Care for Schoolchildren Aged 6 to 12 Years: A Cross-Sectional Estimate in a Less-Developed Country Setting [PDF]
, 2019 Aim: The objective of this study was to estimate the Out-Of-Pocket Expenditures (OOPEs) incurred by households on dental care, as well as to analyze the sociodemographic, economic, and oral health factors associated with such expenditures.
Borges-Yañez, Socorro Aida +8 more
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Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 2023 Introduction: Preventive dentistry refers to dental practices that help to preserve good oral health throughout an individual's lifetime. However, studies on the utilization of preventive dental services among older patients are limited. This study aimed
Weerachon Panthueng +2 more
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Providing dental insurance can positively impact oral health outcomes in Ontario
BMC Health Services Research, 2020 Background Universal coverage for dental care is a topical policy debate across Canada, but the impact of dental insurance on improving oral health-related outcomes remains empirically unexplored in this population. Methods We used data on individuals 12
Nevena Zivkovic +6 more
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Forgoing dental care for economic reasons in Switzerland: a six-year cross-sectional population-based study [PDF]
, 2014 BACKGROUND: While oral health is part of general health and well-being, oral health disparities nevertheless persist. Potential mechanisms include socioeconomic factors that may influence access to dental care in the absence of universal dental care ...
Bodenmann, P. +4 more
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International Journal of Dentistry, 2022 Background and Aims. Patients’ perspectives and preferences are considered an essential influencing factor for healthcare utilization. This study is one of the first to investigate patient preference for dental services across socioeconomic and ...
Mohammad Khajedaluee +3 more
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Journal of Epidemiology, 2023 Background: In 2012, the Korean government expanded dental insurance for the elderly to promote improved access to dental care. We examined the causal effect of this policy on dental care needs, focusing on low-income older adults.
Nam-Hee Kim +2 more
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