Geographic variations in dental services provided to older adults in Ontario, Canada.

摘要: In an initial study, Leake et al. (J Public Health Dent 1996; 52: 182-90) found that older Ontarians living in metropolitan communities received almost twice the amount of dental care than non-metropolitan communities. Since data were collected for 2 years prior to enrollment subjects a longitudinal factors responsible this variation could not be explored. This paper extends these findings by examining volume services 3 between baseline and follow-up phases study. During 3-year period, geographic variations provided also observed. regression analysis, location remained significant predictor number after controlling six other explanatory variables: insurance coverage, teeth, restorative treatment need, self-rated oral health, regular visits use specialist services. Together, explained only 24% variance service provision. patient-reported outcomes better with higher volumes provision, further research concerning patient dentist influencing provision is warranted.