Changes in oral health inequalities in adults in Chile.
Marjorie Borgeat MezaIris EspinozaPaola CarvajalRosa CuevasPublished in: Community dentistry and oral epidemiology (2021)
The increase of tooth loss inequalities in contrast to the decrease of inequalities in dental services utilization show the need to re-evaluate the current dental programmes for adults in Chile. This may include establishing a stronger oral health promotion strategy and greater dental treatment coverage focusing on avoiding tooth extractions in vulnerable social groups.