Perceived Patient Barriers to Tooth-Retaining Treatment in Tanzania.
Kasusu Klint Nyamuryekung'eM M MlangwaB W ChaffeePublished in: JDR clinical and translational research (2022)
For many public dental patients in Tanzania, dental caries is addressed with extractions over restorative care. To advance greater utilization of tooth-sparing treatment, patient factors, including uncertainty about the quality of restorative care and delayed dental care-seeking behavior, should be addressed. Targeted interventions to increase patient awareness on positive outcomes of restorative care and strengthen preventive dental visits are required.
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