Predictors of having a dentist among older adults in Iowa.
Leonardo MarchiniJulie C ReynoldsDaniel J CaplanShan SasserCarlene RussellPublished in: Community dentistry and oral epidemiology (2020)
These results align with known insurance-related barriers and identify certain activities of daily living that might influence older adults' ability to access care. The finding that individuals with oral health problems were less likely to have a dentist underscores the need to reduce barriers to care for this population.