In this critical review, we summarized the evidence on associations between
individual/household income and oral health, between income inequality and oral health …

Background There are many determinants that can affect inequality in oral and dental
health. This study is aimed to explore the main determinants of inequality in both utilization …

Background Socioeconomic inequalities in tooth loss might be minimized or potentialized by
the characteristics of the context where people live. We examined whether there is …

Few studies and epidemiological surveys are carried out in populations geographically and
culturally isolated, such as rural and riverine communities. Riverine populations represent …

Background Oral health is a major public health issue which affects the human life. Access
to dental care is one of the important factors in maintaining oral health. This study was aimed …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between social inequality
indicators and oral health conditions in an adult population. This prospective cohort study …

Although a preponderance of research indicates that increased income inequality negatively
impacts population health, several international studies found that a greater income …

Objectives This study aimed to assess the association between affordability in terms of
difficulty paying dental bills in Australian dollars and dental service use in the presence of …

Objectives To identify time trend pattern in toothache and to estimate whether toothache
prevalence differs by socioeconomic position and residential location over time. Methods …

Background Routine dental examinations are important for early diagnosis and treatment of
dental problems among older adults in order to improve their quality of life and avoid costly …