Survey of dental needs and estimated cost of dental care of a disadvantaged university population.
At the University of Connecticut, 115 disadvantaged students received dental examinations. There was a significant need for emergency dental care. The estimated cost of dental services for this group averaged $318.62 per student. The dental needs of disadvantaged and minority as well as all university students, should be addressed and services should be provided at least for needs of acute nature.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003237:Connecticut; D003467:Cultural Deprivation; D003729:Dental Care; D004468:Economics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013334:Students; D014495:Universities