Monitoring Use of Medical Services for Oral Health Care to Assess an Expansion of Public Dental Programs in Canada

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate the use of medical oral health care as an indicator of public dental program effectiveness in Canada.
• Assessment of oral health care usage statistics in relation to public dental program expansion.
• Analysis of trends in access to dental services before and after program implementation.
• Evaluation of disparities in service utilization across different populations.
• A decline in oral health care usage suggests improved access to dental services.
• Persistent usage rates indicate potential gaps in program reach and effectiveness.
• Findings may inform policies aimed at enhancing oral health equity.

Abstract