Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the self-reported oral health status and needs and the patterns of use of dental services
While families across the nation struggle with maintaining oral health, times are particularly tough in the Prairie State according to Oral Health in Illinois, a
Body Introduction Early childhood caries (ECC) is a severe form of tooth decay affecting the primary teeth of preschool children. Worldwide, ECC is the most
PDF Abstract Objectives: The aim of this scoping review was to assess the oral health status of the children of refugees and immigrants (“newcomers”); the
Abstract Introduction: The chronic shortage of dentists in rural communities may affect the quality of care provided to these communities. The aim of this study
Body Canadians view equality and social solidarity as fundamental societal values when it comes to their health care system.1 Although most professionals uphold these
Body Download PDF Abstract Objectives: To describe trends in expenditures on dental health care services, the number of dental health care professionals and self-reported
Body Download PDF Abstract Objective: To estimate the strength of the associations among income, dental insurance coverage and need for dental care (both urgent and
Body Download PDF Abstract Older adults in Canada face financial, behavioural and physical barriers to oral care. This final article of a 3-part series
Body Identifying effective means to recruit dentists to rural communities is an ongoing priority for the profession.1 In Newfoundland and Labrador, rural communities (population less
Body Download PDF Abstract The Canadian Health Measures Survey, conducted between March 2007 and February 2009, revealed unmet dental needs among older adults in
Body Download PDF Abstract Objectives: The availability of dentists as a barrier to access to care has not been thoroughly explored, particularly in large
