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Published in: BMC Oral Health 1/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Research article

The potential oral health impact of cost barriers to dental care: findings from a Canadian population-based study

Authors: Brandy Thompson, Peter Cooney, Herenia Lawrence, Vahid Ravaghi, Carlos Quiñonez

Published in: BMC Oral Health | Issue 1/2014

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Abstract

Background

Prior to the 2007/09 Canadian Health Measures Survey, there was no nationally representative clinical data on the oral health of Canadians experiencing cost barriers to dental care. The aim of this study was to determine the oral health status and dental treatment needs of Canadians reporting cost barriers to dental care.

Methods

A secondary data analysis of the 2007/09 Canadian Health Measures Survey was undertaken using a sample of 5,586 Canadians aged 6 to 79. Chi square tests were conducted to test the association between reporting cost barriers to care and oral health outcomes. Logistic regressions were conducted to identify predictors of reporting cost barriers.

Results

Individuals who reported cost barriers to dental care had poorer oral health and more treatment needs compared to their counterparts.

Conclusions

Avoiding dental care and/or foregoing recommended treatment because of cost may contribute to poor oral health. This study substantiates the potential likelihood of progressive dental problems caused by an inability to treat existing conditions due to financial barriers.
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Metadata
Title
The potential oral health impact of cost barriers to dental care: findings from a Canadian population-based study
Authors
Brandy Thompson
Peter Cooney
Herenia Lawrence
Vahid Ravaghi
Carlos Quiñonez
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Oral Health / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1472-6831
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6831-14-78

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