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Table 6 Group differences in dental utilization, satisfaction with child's dental care, child's dental fear and oral health status in the follow-up parent survey

From: Randomized pilot study to disseminate caries-control services in dentist offices

Variable

Intervention Group (n = 282)

Control Group (n = 205)

p -value*

Dental Utilization

   

Percentage children receiving:

   

   Fluoride varnish

65

53

.98

   Sealants

33

27

.63

   Any restorations

41

46

.69

Satisfaction With Dental Care

   

Average satisfaction with dental care (5=excellent)

4.1 (0.9)

3.7 (1.0)

.17

Average satisfaction with preventive care (5=excellent)

4.2 (0.9)

3.7 (1.0)

.10

Dental Fear

   

Average dental fear score (5=very fearful)

2.1 (0.7)

2.3 (0.9)

.04

Oral Health Status

   

Average rating of child dental health now (5=excellent)

3.8 (0.9)

3.7 (0.9)

.37

Average rating of condition of teeth now compared to 1 year ago (1=much better)

2.3 (0.8)

2.5 (0.8)

.08

  1. Standard deviations are in parentheses.
  2. * Statistical tests adjust for children characteristics (gender, age, brushing, fluoride supplements, snacks) and adult/household characteristics (adult education, nonwhite race, age, gender, marital status, and household size).
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