Characteristic | Received anti-caries agents never | Received anti-caries agents once | Received anti-caries agents twice or more |
---|---|---|---|
N = 1,501 | N = 900 | N = 323 | |
Patient sex, % | |||
Male | 52.6 | 50.5 | 46.3 |
Female | 47.4 | 49.5 | 53.7 |
Patient age, % | |||
18–44 years | 37.1 | 38.2 | 27.2 |
≥45 years | 62.9 | 61.8 | 72.8 |
Patient payer type, % | |||
Private insurance | 19.5 | 17.4 | 13.6 |
Public program | 20.1 | 23.7 | 45.5 |
Cash | 60.4 | 58.9 | 40.9 |
Patient race/ethnicity, % | |||
African American | 10.4 | 8.1 | 9.6 |
Asian | 13.8 | 13.8 | 14.9 |
Caucasian | 45.6 | 53.3 | 53.6 |
Hispanic/Latino | 17.0 | 14.8 | 14.2 |
Other or declined to state | 13.3 | 10.0 | 7.7 |
Provider type, % | |||
Domestic 4-year program | 73.0 | 82.4 | 84.5 |
International 2-year program | 27.0 | 17.6 | 15.5 |
Provider year of training, % | |||
Final year | 50.6 | 48.2 | 45.2 |
Penultimate year | 49.4 | 51.8 | 54.8 |
Radiographic or visible dentin cavitation (baseline), % | 45.3 | 44.7 | 41.8 |
Heavy plaque, % | 59.1 | 56.1 | 58.4 |
Frequent snacking, % | 37.0 | 36.4 | 38.7 |
Fluoride toothpaste, twice daily, % | 71.1 | 73.7 | 76.2 |
Adequate saliva flow, % | 80.2 | 81.7 | 77.6 |
Lives/works in fluoridated community, % | 81.2 | 79.3 | 83.5 |