Factors associated with future dental care utilization among low-income smokers overdue for dental visits

Factors associated with future dental care utilization among low-income smokers overdue for dental visits

Abstract Background Smokers are at increased risk of oral disease. While routine dental care can help prevent and treat oral health problems, smokers have far lower rates of dental care utilization compared with non-smokers. We sought to better understand which factors may facilitate or hinder denta...

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Main Authors: Paula R. Blasi, Chloe Krakauer, Melissa L. Anderson, Jennifer Nelson, Terry Bush, Sheryl L. Catz, Jennifer B. McClure
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Oral health
Oral health care
Dental care
Smoking
Tobacco
Dental insurance
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-018-0646-8

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