Ankur Pandya

Oct 29, 2024 | medrxiv.org | John Giardina |Sebastien Haneuse |Ankur Pandya

The authors have declared no competing interest. The authors were supported by the National Institutes of Health (grant No. R01NS104143 to Pandya) and Harvard University (dissertation completition fellowship to Giardina). I confirm all relevant ethical guidelines have been followed, and any necessary IRB and/or ethics committee approvals have been obtained.

Jan 30, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | Sung Eun Choi |Ankur Pandya |Joel White

Key PointsQuestion  What is the association of adhering to process-based dental quality measures with oral health outcomes among US children? Findings  This cohort study of 69 212 children and adolescents found that adhering to dental quality measures (topical fluoride application and sealant receipt) was associated with reduced risk of tooth decay. Benefits of adhering to these quality measures were greater among children at elevated vs low risk and with public vs commercial insurance.