Predictors of Early Dental Care Recommendation: Insights from Demographic and Behavioral Factors
Early dental care recommendations are strongly influenced by socioeconomic and behavioral factors. Surprisingly, the diabetes status was not linked to early visit recommendations, despite its known connection to oral health issues. These findings highlight the need for targeted public health strategies that address oral health disparities and improve dental access for underserved populations.
Authors
- Kesheng Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7118-3877)
- Y. Li
- Ying Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1261-4213)
- Memunat Ogunmefun
Institutions
- East Tennessee State University (US)
- University of South Carolina (US)
- University of Florida (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry
- Published
- 2025-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_30_25
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00