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Risk Factors Associated with Children Receiving Treatment at Emergency Dental Clinics: A Case-Control Study

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  • Heba Jafar Sabbagh

    (Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22254, Saudi Arabia)

  • Nuha Hamdi Albeladi

    (Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22254, Saudi Arabia)

  • Nadeen Zouhair Altabsh

    (Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22254, Saudi Arabia)

  • Nada Othman Bamashmous

    (Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22254, Saudi Arabia)

Abstract

(1) Background: The process of managing children at the emergency dental clinic (ER-C) is a difficult challenge. This matched case-control study assessed risk factors associated with children visiting the ER-C compared to visits at the regular dental clinic (RD-C). (2) Methods: The participants included 421 children aged three to 12 years who were recruited at the ER-C (cases) and RD-C (controls) at King Abdulaziz University Dental Hospital, with each group matched for gender and age. A data-collection form was developed and validated in both Arabic and English, containing the following four sections: DMFT/dmft index, Frankl’s behaviour rating scale, Dental Neglect Scale, and Dental Care Barriers questionnaire. (3) Results: The ER-C (vs RD-C) group showed significantly more uncooperative behaviour ( p = 0.002), a higher total mean dental neglect score ( p = 0.003), and a higher dental barrier score ( p < 0.001). Binary regression analysis showed that those making their first visit (AOR: 2.65, p < 0.001) and with higher dental barriers (AOR: 1.121, p < 0.001) were statistically significantly more associated with ER-C visitation. (4) Conclusion: These findings suggest that children who visit the ER-C are more prone to dental care barriers, uncooperative behaviour, and dental neglect, thus highlighting the importance of encouraging and planning their attendance to ensure optimal dental care.

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  • Heba Jafar Sabbagh & Nuha Hamdi Albeladi & Nadeen Zouhair Altabsh & Nada Othman Bamashmous, 2023. "Risk Factors Associated with Children Receiving Treatment at Emergency Dental Clinics: A Case-Control Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(2), pages 1-9, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:2:p:1188-:d:1030254
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    1. Heba Jafar Sabbagh & Sarah Abdullah Aljehani & Bayan Mohammed Abdulaziz & Nada Zafer Alshehri & Maryam Omar Bajkhaif & Shatha Khalid Alrosini & Reham Mohammed Al-Amoudi & Heba Mohamed Elkhodary, 2022. "Oral Health Needs and Barriers among Children in Saudi Arabia," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(20), pages 1-11, October.
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