Preschool children. Need and use of dental services.
There have been major decreases in dental diseases, but many youngsters are still in need of care, especially low-income and medically compromised children. Additionally, family structure and economic changes are placing children at increased risk for dental diseases. Although there is a progressive increase in the use of services, many children don't have insurance coverage and do not receive preventive and restorative dental care. The preschool years are a foundation period for children, but many continue to receive an uncertain start.
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Department of Dental Health, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, USA.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D004245:DMF Index; D019140:Dental Care for Children / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005191:Family Characteristics; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007347:Insurance, Dental / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008913:Minority Groups; D015995:Prevalence; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology