Perceptions of Oral Health, Preventive Care, and Care-Seeking Behaviors Among Rural Adolescents

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Examines how rural minority and low income adolescents, ages 12 to 18, from Medically Underserved and Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas in Florida perceive oral health and seek dental care in order to identify barriers in accessing dental health services. Discusses the option of providing oral health services within a school-based health center.

Virginia J. Dodd, Henrietta Logan, Cameron D. Brown, et al.

Journal of School Health, 84(12), 802-809

12/2014

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Children and youth · Oral health · Racial and ethnic groups · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Florida