Factors Associated With Oral and Dental Health Utilization Among Individuals With Special Health Care Needs in Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study.
In Iran, researchers surveyed 380 individuals with special healthcare needs and found that only one-third had used dental services in the previous year, despite high rates of dental disease. Socioeconomic factors including residence location, father's employment, and maternal income influenced service utilization, with treatment costs being the primary barrier reported.
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