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  • Title: Mobile dental clinic: an oral health care delivery model for underserved migrant children.
    Author: Mulligan R, Seirawan H, Faust S, Habibian M.
    Journal: J Calif Dent Assoc; 2010 Feb; 38(2):115-22. PubMed ID: 20232690.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVES: To investigate the oral health status, access, and the role of mobile dental clinics in improving the oral health of migrant children. METHODS: Parents attending University of Southern California's Mobile Dental Clinics completed a questionnaire about their children's access to dental care. RESULTS: 54 percent of children were unable to access needed care, and prevalence of untreated decay was 87.4 percent. CONCLUSION: Dental needs are high among migrant children. Mobile clinics provide a safety net for them.
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