Table 4 Multiple Logistic Regression Results Demonstrating Odds-ratios of Being in the High DMFT Group vs. in the Cariesfree Group.
From: A case-control study of determinants for high and low dental caries prevalence in Nevada youth
| Â | Â | Caries Free vs. Top 30% DMFT Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
Variable | Wald Statistic | OR | (95% CI) |
Race Group | 159.63* | Â | Â |
   White, Non-Hispanic |  | 1.00 |  |
   Black, Non-Hispanic |  | 2.27 | (2.37 - 3.37) |
   Hispanic |  | 2.96 | (2.05 - 3.27) |
Age | 59.784*** | Â | Â |
   12-15 |  | 1.00 |  |
   16-19 |  | 2.04 | (1.70 - 2.45) |
Fluoridation | 59.233*** | Â | Â |
   Fluoridation |  | 1.00 |  |
   Without Fluoridation |  | 2.04 | (1.69 - 2.45) |
Applied Sealants | 53.833*** | Â | Â |
   Sealants |  | 1.00 |  |
   No Sealants |  | 1.53 | (1.44 - 1.63) |
Second Hand Smoke | 33.1258*** | Â | Â |
   Non-exposed |  | 1.00 |  |
   Exposed |  | 1.42 | (1.03 - 1.53) |
Insurance Status | 6.587* | Â | Â |
   Insured |  | 1.00 |  |
   Not Insured |  | 1.25 | (1.04 - 1.51) |
Smoking Status | 6.479* | Â | Â |
   Currently do not Smoke |  | 1.00 |  |
   Currently Smoke |  | 1.85 | (1.68 - 2.06) |