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J Calif Dent Assoc
; 44(6): 367-77, 2016 Jun.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27451546
RESUMEN
This quality improvement project explored dental caries risk among children residing in El Monte, Calif., a low-income area 16 miles east of Los Angeles. In an attempt to decrease oral health disparities, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine established school-based oral health centers in El Monte and implemented a modified caries risk assessment protocol. Results showed a statistically significant decrease in caries risk following disease management interventions.