The Impact of Risk-Based Care on Early Childhood and Youth Populations.

Autor: Watanabe, Marisa K., Hostetler, Josih T., Patel, Yesha M., Vergel de Dios, Jessica M., Bernardo, Marc A., Foley, Mary E.
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Zdroj: Journal of the California Dental Association; Jun2016, Vol. 44 Issue 6, p367-377, 11p
Abstrakt: This quality improvement project explored dental caries risk among children residing in El Monte, Calif., a low-income area 16 miles east of Los Angeles. In an attempt to decrease oral health disparities, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine established school-based oral health centers in El Monte and implemented a modified caries risk assessment protocol. Results showed a statistically significant decrease in caries risk following disease management interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index