Predictors Of Dental Disease Among Youth Incarcerated At A Toronto-Area Youth Centre
MT Van Harten, HP Lawrence, C Quiñonez, D Goodman
Citation Information :
Van Harten M, Lawrence H, Quiñonez C, Goodman D. Predictors Of Dental Disease Among Youth Incarcerated At A Toronto-Area Youth Centre. J Oral Health Comm Dent 2015; 9 (3):138-148.
To determine the oral health status of youth in a closed-custody facility in a large Canadian centre
Methods
A cross-sectional study of youth incarcerated ata Toronto-area facility was conducted from September 2010 till July 2011. Participants completed a survey on social, correctional and oral health histories, and underwent oral examination.
Results
Of 101adolescent participants, 81.2% had permanent teeth affected by tooth decay. In this group, an average of 4.39 teeth were affected and. the proportion of decayed teeth was 0.51. Race, custody history and case status were predictors of poor oral health.
CONCLUSIONS
By quantifying the need for oral health services and by identifying variables associated with greater dental disease, these findings may assist health care providers in youth correctional facilities with their program planning for their high-needs wards.
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