Cost-Utility Analysis of Treatments for Early Childhood Caries in Remote Aboriginal Communities
ART-HT showed potential cost-effectiveness compared with usual care within the observed period. While QALY gains were modest, ART-HT may offer a valuable strategy to improve service access for Aboriginal children in remote communities.Knowledge Transfer Statement:This study demonstrates that atraumatic restorative treatment combined with the Hall technique (ART-HT) is cost-effective in managing early childhood caries in remote Aboriginal communities. By providing a viable dental care strategy, ART-HT can improve access to essential dental services, enhance oral health outcomes for Aboriginal preschoolers, and offer value for money, thereby contributing to overall better health in these underserved populations.
Authors
- Utsana Tonmukayakul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6464-744X)
- Sanjeewa Kularatna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5650-154X)
- Lisa Jamieson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9839-9280)
- David Atkinson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7069-5555)
- Peter Arrow (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1647-2128)
Institutions
- Deakin University (AU)
- Queensland University of Technology (AU)
- The University of Western Australia (AU)
- Government of Western Australia Department of Health (AU)
- Duke-NUS Medical School (SG)
- The University of Adelaide (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JDR Clinical & Translational Research
- Published
- 2025-08-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/23800844251346743
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Health and Medical Research Council