Table 2 Estimated rate of visible caries experience based on Poisson generalized linear model with children nested in preschools
Term | Estimated rate of visible caries experience (dmft) | 95% Confidence nterval | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Intercept | 2.58 | 0.95 - 7.00 | 0.06 |
Frequency sweet snacks =1 daily (base = rarely or never) | 0.98 | 0.67 - 1.41 | 0.90 |
Frequency sweet snacks = 2 > daily (base = rarely or never) | 1.85 | 1.32 - 2.58 | <0.001 |
Dental health rating by parent = average (base = fair or poor) | 0.12 | 0.16 - 0.30 | <0.0001 |
Dental health rating by parent = good (base = fair or poor) | 0.22 | 0.08 - 0.17 | <0.0001 |
Dental health rating by parent = excellent (base = fair or poor) | 0.17 | 0.11 - 0.27 | <0.0001 |
Previous dental visit = no (base = yes) | 0.49 | 0.38 - 0.64 | <0.0001 |
Difficulty finding dental care = no (base = yes) | 0.65 | 0.48 - 0.86 | <0.001 |