Journal of the California Dental Association
Volume 38, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 115-122

Mobile dental clinic: an oral health care delivery model for underserved migrant children. (Article)

Mulligan R.* , Seirawan H. , Faust S. , Habibian M.
  • a Community Health Programs, University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
  • b Community Health Programs, University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
  • c Community Health Programs, University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States
  • d Community Health Programs, University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California 90089, United States

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the oral health status, access, and the role of mobile dental clinics in improving the oral health of migrant children. METHODS: Parents attending University of Southern California's Mobile Dental Clinics completed a questionnaire about their children's access to dental care. RESULTS: 54 percent of children were unable to access needed care, and prevalence of untreated decay was 87.4 percent. CONCLUSION: Dental needs are high among migrant children. Mobile clinics provide a safety net for them.

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Mobile Health Units human statistics Dental Care for Children United States Dental Care Humans California male female preventive health service tooth pain questionnaire dental caries prevalence Article organization and management Toothache Questionnaires migration Transients and Migrants Health Services Accessibility health care delivery Child
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ISSN: 10432256
Cited by: 6
Original Language: English