Factors related to oral healthcare utilization by individuals 45 and older who live in the community: longitudinal National data from the health, aging, and retirement in Thailand project, 2015-2022

Abstract

This study examines determinants of oral healthcare utilisation among adults aged 45 and older in Thailand using longitudinal data from 2015 to 2022. It identifies sociodemographic, health-related, and economic factors influencing dental service access and highlights disparities in oral health care use in an aging population.