Background. Dental diseases are among the most prevalent conditions worldwide, with
universal access to dental care being one key to tackling them. Systematic quantification of …

Purpose To examine unmet health needs and health care utilization among youth with
special health care needs (YSHCN). Methods We analyzed data among youth aged 12–17 …

Objective To review publications exploring non-utilization of oral health services and to
identify factors associated with non-utilization of oral health services among children and …

Background: Health education advocates regular dental visits to improve oral health. There
is a need to verify the outcomes associated with various dental visits patterns. Objective: To …

O objetivo foi avaliar o acesso e fatores associados à consulta odontológica em crianças de
até 5 anos no município de Porto Alegre, Brasil. Estudo transversal realizado em 10 …

Objectives. We evaluated the relationship between dentist supply and children's oral health
and explored heterogeneity by children's age and urbanicity. Methods. We obtained data …

Objectives To explore the pathway associated with dental service use among Hispanic and
non‐Hispanic Black children, applying Andersen's model of health care service utilization …

Purpose To identify the types of oral health services offered by community‐based
organizations to young children with special health care needs (CSHCN) and the barriers …

Wide availability of access to dental services can be considered a predictor of better oral
health outcomes in a population. This article aims to compare data from the Brazilian …

Objective We examined the association between utilization of care for a dental problem
(utilization‐DP) and parent‐reported dental problem (DP) urgency among children with DP …