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Gunsam, P. Pugo; Banka, S. – Health Education, 2011
Purpose: This paper seeks to assess the oral health status and behaviour of a sample of the Mauritian population visiting private dental clinics. Design/methodology/approach: Oral health status was determined using the World Health Organization (Decayed, Missing, Filled Teeth (DMFT) index indicating the prevalence of caries, and factors associated…
Descriptors: Socioeconomic Status, Dental Schools, Health Conditions, Dental Health
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Obeng, Cecilia S. – Health Education, 2007
Purpose: The paper examines African immigrant parents' views on dental decay and whether such views affect their decision to obtain dental insurance for their children. The paper also examines the cultural underpinnings of the immigrants' oral health care practices. Design/methodology/approach: The data for the study were collected in the states…
Descriptors: Research Assistants, Public Health, Dental Health, Child Health