People who experienced early socioeconomic disadvantage (SED) were 12–16% less likely to go for preventive dental visits during both adolescence and adulthood, a new University of Bristol study has found. The findings, published in BMC Oral Health, analyzed data from over 1,600 participants.
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Early disadvantage linked to fewer preventive dental visits into adulthood
April 29, 2026
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