Disparities in Caregivers’ Experiences at the Dentist With Their Young Child

ConclusionsFamilies with lower incomes and/or from ethnic and linguistic minority groups were more likely to report negative experiences at the dentist than higher income and Caucasian families. These data document the high prevalence of negative experiences and suggest ethnic, financial, and linguistic disparities in the quality of experiences. More research is needed on the role of dentists in facilitating or hindering oral health care utilization among diverse families.
Source: Academic Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research