Donald Chi|Peter Milgrom
The oral health of homeless adolescents and young adults and determinants of oral health: preliminary findings
University of Iowa|University of Washington
abstract survey administered 55 homeless adolescents young adults aged 14 28 years presented care community health center seattle washington 2005 fortyfive valid surveys analyzed aim study identify factors associated selfreported oral health common selfreported dental problem sensitive teeth 526 followed discolored teeth 486 toothache 385 broken tooth 378 dental problems associated lower selfreported oral health nonhigh school graduates mixed race youths methamphetamine users significantly higher selfreported oral health among homeless youths addressing dental problems direct dental care may improve selfperceived oral health relationships methamphetamine use education level one hand selfreported oral health complex may modified age