Application of zero ‑inflated Poisson model with heterogeneous random effects to evaluate the effect of oral health education on pregnant women’s dental caries: A longitudinal experimental study

Conclusion: The proposed ZIP model is a suitable model for predicting filled teeth in pregnant women. An educational intervention during pregnancy can improve oral health in the long ‑term follow‑up.Key Words: Dental caries, longitudinal studies, pregnancy, zero inflation  Highlight Somayeh Ahmadi Gooraji:  Pubmed,Google Scholar
Source: Dental Research Journal - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research