Social inequalities and dental caries in six-year-old children from the Netherlands

Conclusion Dental caries is more prevalent among six-year-old children with a low SEP, which is also visible at the district level. Maternal educational level is the most important indicator of SEP in the association with caries. Clinical Significance Our results should raise concerns about the existing social inequalities in dental caries and should encourage development of dental caries prevention strategies. New knowledge about the distribution of oral health inequalities between districts should be used to target the right audience for these strategies.
Source: Journal of Dentistry - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research