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Pattern of utilization of dental services at Federal
Medical Centre, Katsina, Northwest Nigeria
The goal of dental service utilization research is to
improve the health outcome of individuals and society
at large. In contrast to developed nations, studies
across sub-Saharan Africa have shown gross neglect of
oral diseases by individuals, policy makers, and health
planners. This is partly responsible for limited
availability of human and material resources for dental
services and consequential poor dental attendance. This
is compounded by limited availability of curative care
concentrated in urban areas.
The present study showed an overwhelming proportion of
dental services utilization was by the people belonging
to younger age bracket, with the 21-30 year age group
predominating. This is similar to the findings of
previous studies reported from West Africa and India.
Fotedar et al.
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Recent studies
Dental caries
However, self-medication,
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The results from the study show that utilization of the
dental service among adults attending outreach program
was very low (28%). This is concordant with reports
from China (20%) and Spain (34.3%).
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Conclusion
Utilization of oral health care is an indicator of oral
health behavior, with underlying social determinants.
Since high cost is one of the main barriers to
utilization of oral health care, social and economic
upliftment through policies addressing the issues of
sickness and rehabilitation benefits, maternity and
child benefits, unemployment benefits, housing
policies, healthcare facilities, and women empowerment
is crucial for the successful delivery of oral health
services.