Association between the interval of worksite dental check-ups and dental and medical expenditures: a single-site, 12-year follow-up study in Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to identify the effective intervals of worksite dental check-ups to reduce cumulative dental expenditures (CDEs) and cumulative medical expenditures (CMEs), based on 12 years of follow-up dental check-ups.

Setting, design and participants

A longitudinal study was conducted between 2002 and 2014 fiscal years. A total of 2691 full-time employees (2099 males and 592 females) aged 20-59 years in a manufacturing company in Japan were recruited.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Based on the follow-up of 12-year dental check-ups, the interval of dental check-ups visits was classified into the following categories: 'Once per year' as the regular group, 'At least once per 2 years' as the subregular group and others as the irregula

SUBMITTER: Ichihashi T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9562720 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature