Retrospective cohort study links hospitalization from odontogenic infections to socioeconomic disparities in patients.
OIs resulted more often in hospitalization if the patient was single, divorced, or widowed, or had a lower income level. These findings highlight the importance of implementing comprehensive public health strategies that tackle socioeconomic disparities to enhance oral health outcomes and reduce the impact of severe dental infections.
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