Purpose: Dental caries is prevalent among low-income and minority children despite oral
health promotion programs. The purpose of this study was to examine disparities associated …

Objectives To determine whether children participating in the Special Supplemental
Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) had more caregiver‐reported …

Objectives. We estimated the effects of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) on dental services use by Medicaid children in North …

Oral caries is the most prevalent chronic disease among US children, and disproportionately
impacts those of low socioeconomic status. Studies have shown that the Special …

Dental caries is the most common of all chronic childhood diseases. Parenting practices can
either contribute to or protect against the formation of dental caries in children. Because …

Background Preschool-aged children with special health care needs (CSHCN) from low-
income households are at increased risk of developing poor oral health. The study goal was …

OBJECTIVES We sought to estimate the prevalence of oral health problems and receipt of
preventive oral health (POH) services among children and youth with special health care …

Background Reducing caries and improving access to dental care is a public health
challenge. Understanding low use of dental care is of critical importance. This study …

Importance Children with special health care needs (CSHCN) are recognized to be at
increased risk of developing dental caries (decay). Evidence is mixed regarding the …

Background Dental caries is a significant public health problem for low‐income children with
special healthcare needs (CSHCN). Aim We evaluated associations between oral health …