Oral Health Outcomes and Their Sociodemographic and Service Utilisation Determinants in a Rural Population
The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to address oral health disparities in rural areas, emphasising the importance of preventive measures and equitable access to dental services. Strategies focusing on increasing access and reducing financial barriers can contribute to improving oral health outcomes among rural populations.
Authors
- Bernardo Antônio Agostini
- Rafaela do Carmo Borges (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5424-7381)
- Mariana Silveira Echeverria (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2045-4232)
- Sarah Arangurem Karam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3921-0182)
- Gabrielle Haubert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5375-8446)
- Flávio Fernando Demarco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2276-491X)
- Mariana Gonzalez Cademartori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2433-8298)
Institutions
- Radboud University Nijmegen (NL)
- Universidade Federal de Pelotas (BR)
- Radboud University Medical Center (NL)
- Fundação Faculdade de Odontologia (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Community Dentistry And Oral Epidemiology
- Published
- 2025-09-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/cdoe.70024
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47