Table 2 Association of individual risk factors with need for dental evaluation

Behavioral risk factors

Does not brush with fluoride

0.83

0.69 - 1.01

0.83

0.67 - 1.04

Does not drink tap water

0.98

0.80 - 1.20

0.99

0.82 - 1.20

Sugary beverages between meals

0.97

0.78 - 1.20

1.05

0.83 - 1.33

Family dental problems

1.22

0.96 - 1.56

1.31*

1.02 - 1.67

Sleeps with a bottle

0.84

0.65 - 1.10

0.94

0.71 - 1.23

Clinical risk factors

Cavitated lesions present

7.01**

2.93 - 16.73

17.52**

8.08 - 37.97

Non-cavitated lesions present

3.11**

1.87 - 5.19

6.95**

4.47 - 10.82

Enamel defects present

1.20

0.60 - 2.40

2.51**

1.44 - 4.35

Visible plaque present

2.56**

1.81 - 3.61

2.95**

2.12 - 4.10

Child health

Special health care needs

2.19**

1.31 - 3.66

2.54**

1.37 - 4.69

Overall risk scale score

High risk on scale

10.45**

7.34 - 14.90

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