Community dentistry and oral epidemiology
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Community Dent Oral Epidemiol · Aug 2009
Oral health disparities and food insecurity in working poor Canadians.
This study explored oral health disparities associated with food insecurity in working poor Canadians. ⋯ This study identified oral health disparities within an already marginalized group not alleviated by access to professional dental care. Working poor persons regarded professional dental care as a competing financial demand.
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Community Dent Oral Epidemiol · Aug 2009
Emergency department visits for dental care of nontraumatic origin.
To explore the nature of emergency department (ED) visits for dental problems of nontraumatic origin in Canada's largest province, Ontario. ⋯ ED visits for dental problems of nontraumatic origin are not insignificant. Over the study period, these visits were greater than for diabetes and hypertensive diseases. Policy efforts are needed to provide alternative options for seeking emergency dental care in Ontario.