Table 3 Estimated odds ratio for presence versus absence of visible caries experience based on a Logistic generalized linear mixed effects model with children nested in preschools
Term | Estimated odds ratio | 95% Confidence interval | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Intercept | 1.40 | 0.11 – 17.16 | 0.792 |
Frequency sweet snacks =1 daily (base = rarely or never) | 1.10 | 0.45 – 2.68 | 0.840 |
Frequency sweet snacks = 2 > daily (base = rarely or never) | 2.13 | 0.86 – 5.25 | 0.102 |
Dental health rating by parent = average (base = fair or poor) | 0.20 | 0.08 – 0.50 | 0.001 |
Dental health rating by parent = good (base = fair or poor) | 0.12 | 0.05 – 0.30 | <0.001 |
Dental health rating by parent = excellent (base = fair or poor) | 0.11 | 0.03 – 0.34 | <0.001 |
Previous dental visit = no (base = yes) | 0.13 | 0.17 – 0.68 | 0.002 |
Difficulty finding dental care = no (base = yes) | 0.47 | 0.19 – 1.20 | 0.115 |