Table 2.
Statistical analysis of the mean costs and dental treatment services utilised by children via the Teeth on Wheels dental program
| 2016–17 Years | 2018–19 Years | Mean Difference (SE) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Cost Categories | ||||
|
AU$512.9 (221.2) | AU$498.6 (213.7) | −AU$14.3 (14.6) | 0.327 |
|
AU$77.5 (152) | AU$24.7 (83.1) | −AU$52.8 (7.5) | <0.001 * |
|
AU$14.9 (78.9) | AU$6.9 (31.9) | -AU$8.1 (4.0) | 0.046 * |
| Total Costs for Preventive and Treatment Services (SD) (A + B + C) | AU$605.3 (287.2) | AU$531.06 (233.0) | −AU$74.26 (16.7) | <0.001 * |
| Dental Services Provided (per 100 individuals) | ||||
| Examinations (SE) | 213.0 (4.0) | 290.3 (4.4) | 77.3 (6.5) | <0.001 * |
| Intra-oral Radiographs (SE) | 139.6 (7.5) | 67.4 (4.7) | −72.2 (8.7) | <0.001 * |
| Prophylaxis (SE) | 24.4 (2.1) | 164.5 (5.5) | 140.1 (5.8) | <0.001 * |
| Scale & Clean (SE) | 178.7 (3.7) | 112.3 (4.9) | −66.4 (5.9) | <0.001 * |
| Topical Fluoride Applications (SE) | 187.7 (4.1) | 238.2 (5.6) | 50.5 (6.5) | <0.001 * |
| Fissure Sealant Applied for Deciduous Teeth (SE) | 78.0 (7.8) | 8.0 (2.5) | −70.0 (8.1) | <0.001 * |
| Fissure Sealant Applied for Permanent Teeth (SE) | 2.7 (1.5) | 175.8(11.4) | 173.2 (11.6) | <0.001 * |
| Restorations Performed on Deciduous Teeth (SE) | 51.0 (5.1) | 15.9 (2.8) | −35.0 (5.3) | <0.001 * |
| Restorations Performed on Permanent Teeth (SE) | 11.1 (3.0) | 5.6 (1.3) | −5.6 (3.1) | 0.075 |
| Extractions Performed on Deciduous Teeth | 2.4 (1.0) | 1.9 (0.8) | −0.5 (1.3) | 0.716 |
SD = standard deviation; SE = standard error; * statistically significant p < 0.05.