Race, Ethnicity, and Other Barriers to Access Dental Care During Pregnancy

ConclusionThe interaction analysis found that racial/ethnic disparity in visiting dentists during pregnancy was significant among women who reported these dental barriers. In contrast, such racial/ethnic disparity was substantially attenuated among women who did not report such barriers.Practical ImplicationsThe observed racial/ethnic disparities could be mitigated by such supporting mechanisms: dental coverage, provider availability and willingness to treat pregnant women, oral health education on the safety of dental care during pregnancy, and affordable dental care costs.
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research