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Factors associated with receipt of preventive dental treatment procedures among adult patients at a dental training school in Wisconsin, 2001-2002. Gend Med 2009 Apr;6(1):272-6

Date

05/27/2009

Pubmed ID

19467523

DOI

10.1016/j.genm.2009.04.003

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-65649133011 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   3 Citations

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Gender differences in oral health-related quality of life and the fear of dental pain in seeking and receiving preventive dental care have been recognized and documented. Preventive dental treatment procedures (PDTPs) are commonly accepted as the primary approach to prevent dental disease.

OBJECTIVE: We examined whether the likelihood of receiving PDTPs differed by gender in adult patients receiving dental care at a dental training institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

METHODS: Data from the Marquette University School of Dentistry electronic patient management database for 2001 through 2002 were analyzed. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariable analyses were performed. The preventive procedures used in the study were those coded in accordance with the American Dental Association's classification system: D1110 (adult prophylaxis: professional cleaning and polishing of the teeth), D1204 (adult topical application of fluoride), D1205 (adult topical application of fluoride plus prophylaxis), and D1330 (oral hygiene instruction).

RESULTS: Of the 1563 consecutive patient records (888 women, 675 men) reviewed for the years 2001-2002, 794 individuals (51%), aged 18 to 60 years, were identified as having received PDTPs. At the bivariate level, a significant gender difference in the receipt of PDTPs was identified (423 women [48%] vs 371 men [55%]; P = 0.004). In the multivariable analyses, age, race/ethnicity, marital status, poverty level, and health insurance type (public, private, none) were significantly associated with the receipt of PDTPs (all, P < 0.05), but gender was not.

CONCLUSIONS: Gender differences in receiving PDTPs were not found in this dental school patient population. Receipt of PDTPs was associated with other demographic factors such as age, race/ethnicity, marital status, income level, and health insurance.

Author List

Okunseri C, Bajorunaite R, Mehta J, Hodgson B, Iacopino AM

Authors

Ruta Brazauskas PhD Associate Professor in the Institute for Health and Equity department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Brian Hodgson DDS Assistant Professor in the Developmental Sciences-Dental School department at Marquette University
Christopher Okunseri DDS,MS Associate Professor and Director in the Clinical Services department at Marquette University

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adolescent
Adult
Dental Care
Female
Humans
Male
Marital Status
Middle Aged
Patient Acceptance of Health Care
Preventive Health Services
Retrospective Studies
Schools, Dental
Sex Factors
Socioeconomic Factors
Wisconsin
Young Adult