Perceived racial discrimination partially mediates racial-ethnic disparities in dental utilization and oral health.
Astha SinghalJohn W JacksonPublished in: Journal of public health dentistry (2022)
Perceived racial discrimination partially explains the racial-ethnic disparities in dental utilization and tooth loss among those who otherwise share the same risk factors for these outcomes. Addressing discrimination and systemic racism can reduce the racial-ethnic disparities in oral health.