| Efficiency of a schoolchildren program for oral care. | |
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PMID: 16673796 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the efficiency of an oral school program, applied during 3 years. DMFT index, the component D and CTNI of a sample of 590 children (Group I, aged 12.0 +/- 1.1 years) which received regular oral treatment during 3 consecutive years were compared with the same indicators of 586 children (Group II, aged 12.6 +/- 1.0 years) without treatment. The cost-benefit ratio of the current required treatments in both groups was calculated. Results revealed: (a) in Group I the component D of DMFT was 0.9 +/- SEM = 0.3, and in Group II, 5.5 +/- SEM = 1.5; and (b) the cost-benefit ratio of the required treatment for Group I ranged from 1.5 to 7.5 times lower than that required for cumulative pathology resolution in groups lacking preventive coverage. It seems advisable to introduce management strategies to change spontaneous demand into programmed care with a strong preventive component. The accomplishment of this regular school program appears to contribute to strengthen equity and could reduce the differences in oral health care among schoolchildren at different social risk. |
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Authors:
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Noemí Bordoni; Aldo Squassi; Hebe Bellagamba; Marta Galarza |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta odontológica latinoamericana : AOL Volume: 18 ISSN: 0326-4815 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Odontol Latinoam Publication Date: 2005 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-05-05 Completed Date: 2006-06-06 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8610218 Medline TA: Acta Odontol Latinoam Country: Argentina |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 75-81 Citation Subset: D |
Affiliation:
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Preventive and Community Dentistry, School of Dentistry and Master in Public Health, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. nbordoni@ciudad.com.ar |
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Child Cost-Benefit Analysis DMF Index Dental Care for Children* / economics, organization & administration Dental Caries / classification, prevention & control Efficiency Health Care Costs Humans Needs Assessment Resource Allocation School Dentistry* / economics, organization & administration Urban Health Services / economics, organization & administration |
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