Oral Health

This study identified psychosocial, structural, and cultural barriers to seeking dental care among nonutilizing caregivers of Medicaid-enrolled children. Medicaid utilization records were used to identify utilizing and nonutilizing African American and White caregivers of Medicaid-enrolled children in Jefferson County, KY. Eight focus groups were conducted with a stratified random sample of responding caregivers; transcripts were qualitatively MORE

In February 2006, thirty-three Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) projects completed a survey by the National Health Care for the Homeless Council addressing their capacity to respond to the primary care, behavioral health and dental care needs of homeless persons in their communities. The survey revealed a robust program that provides primary care, mental health MORE

This study examined the influences of socio-demographic factors, mother’s attitudes, financial barriers, and the health care delivery system on the use of dental services for 4-8 year old Hispanic children. Initiating dental care during preschool years was significantly related to the mothers’ beliefs and her social network’s beliefs in the value of preventive dental care. The MORE

This case report discusses how Health Care for the Homeless projects can prepare to respond to pediatric dental emergencies. Advertisements declare that milk builds strong bones and teeth for children, but it also can be a critical solution during a dental emergency. Dental trauma is extremely common among children. One-third of five-year-olds have suffered injury to MORE

This study examined the ways in which levels of preventive dental care and unmet dental needs varied among subgroups of low-income children. Data were drawn from the 2002 National Survey of America’s Families. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted, including logistic regression analyses, to assess relationships between socioeconomic, demographic, and health factors and receipt of preventive MORE

This article discusses the development and deployment of a new allied oral health professional, a pediatric oral health therapist. This kind of practitioner can effectively extend the ability of dentists to provide for children not receiving care and help to confront the significant oral health disparities existing in American Indian and Alaska Native children. Resolving oral MORE