Regional variations in caries experience, predictors, and follow-up among children and adolescents in Western Norway

Sulo, Gerhard; Nasir, Elwalid Fadul; Toftesund, Ann-Louis; Mustafa, Manal; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug; Berggreen, Ellen

doi:10.1080/00016357.2021.2005824

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“…Contrary to common perceptions, as in our study, rural areas sometimes report better access and more frequent dental visits for children than urban areas. This phenomenon may be attributed to targeted rural health initiatives or the lesser competition for dental services in these areas (Sulo et al 2022). Such findings suggest that rural dental service provision might benefit from unique models of care tailored to their less dense populations.…”

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Parent’s Views on Access to Dental Care and the Interim Canadian Dental Benefit

Menon,

de Jesus,

Virtanen

et al. 2024

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IntroductionThis study investigated parents’ perspectives on access to oral health care and the Interim Canada Dental Benefit (CDB). In the context of Canada’s national health insurance, which historically excluded dental care, the introduction of the Interim CDB in October 2022 represented a paradigm shift towards enhancing dental care accessibility for children under 12 years of age from lower-income families.MethodsThis study analyzed aggregate and de-identified data from the comprehensive online survey conducted by The Strategic Counsel for Health Canada, involving 2,203 parents from across Canada. The survey was administered in March of 2023. Paired/overlap t-test for means and paired/overlap z-test for percentages were performed, with statistical significance atp≤ 0.05.ResultsThe majority of participants expressed concerns regarding the costs (90.9%) and accessibility (80.9%) of dental care, indicated that regular dental visits for children is important (97.2%), and would take their children more frequently to dental appointments if had extra money (79.9%). Some of the barriers preventing regular dental visits for children included costs of service and transportation and lack of insurance. The majority of parents showed support for the Interim CDB (87%), with the greatest support coming from the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan (90.4%).ConclusionThis research underscores the imperative for ongoing evaluation and policy refinement to ensure the CDCP effectively addresses the nuanced needs of Canadian families, fostering a more inclusive and accessible dental care system. Parents’ concerns regarding dental care and their support for the Interim CDB signal a clear mandate for improving program outreach and accessibility through the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).Knowledge Transfer StatementFindings from this study highlight the significant concern among parents regarding dental care affordability in Canada, reinforcing the necessity of programs like the Interim Canada Dental Benefit (CDB) and Canadian Dental Care Plan. High rates of support suggest a positive public reception of the CDB, which is crucial for policy intervention’s success. Concern about accessing dental services, despite the availability of the insurance, indicates ongoing barriers to dental care, suggesting areas for future policy refinements.

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Parent’s Views on Access to Dental Care and the Interim Canadian Dental Benefit

Menon,

de Jesus,

Virtanen

et al. 2024

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Caries status in 12‐year‐old children, geographical location and socioeconomic conditions across European countries: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Vukovic,

Schmutz,

Borg‐Bartolo

et al. 2024

Int J Paed Dentistry

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BackgroundUnderstanding of socioeconomic context might enable more efficient evidence‐based preventive strategies in oral health.AimThe study assessed the caries‐related socioeconomic macro‐factors in 12‐year‐olds across European countries.DesignThis systematic review involved epidemiological surveys on the caries status of 12‐year‐olds from 2011 to 2022. DMFT was analyzed in relation to gross national income (GNI), United Nations Statistical Division geographical categorization of European countries (M49), unemployment rate, Human Development Index (HDI), and per capita expenditure on dental health care. A meta‐analysis was performed for countries reporting data on DMFT, stratified by GNI, and geographical location of European countries, using a random‐effects model.ResultsThe study involved 493 360 children from 36 countries in the geographic region of Europe. The analysis confirmed a strong negative correlation between income and caries experience (p < .01). Children living in higher‐income countries showed 90% lower odds of poor oral health than in middle‐income countries. Children living in West Europe showed 90% lower odds of poor oral health than children living in East Europe.ConclusionThe strong effect of macro‐level socioeconomic contexts on children's oral health suggests favoring upstream preventive oral health strategies in countries with economic growth difficulties, Eastern and Southern parts of Europe.

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Regional variations in caries experience, predictors, and follow-up among children and adolescents in Western Norway

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Parent’s Views on Access to Dental Care and the Interim Canadian Dental Benefit

Parent’s Views on Access to Dental Care and the Interim Canadian Dental Benefit

Caries status in 12‐year‐old children, geographical location and socioeconomic conditions across European countries: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

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