Abstract:Aim
The aim of this study was to assess the oral health of a population in rural Nicaragua.
Methods
A total of 241 individuals were recruited from areas around San Blas and Santa Ana, Nicaragua. A demographic questionnaire assessing income, access to oral healthcare, means of transportation, and presence of dental/health insurance was collected for each patient. Oral screenings were also conducted to assess for evidence of untreated decayed teeth, restorations, missing/extracted teeth, and presence/absence o… Show more
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