Dental health status and indicators of treatment needs of four Hispanic subgroups in New York City

This article presents the results of a study of four Hispanic subgroup residents of New York City. Utilizing National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research criteria and a specially designed survey instrument, the authors conducted oral examinations and interviews on 1,010 Hispanic adults. Results showed that the oral health status and the indicators of treatment needs differed among the subgroups. When conducting needs assessment and providing oral health care services for this population, differences among the subgroups must be considered.