Retrospective cohort study reveals delayed dental visits in preschool children, suggesting improvements in referral pathways and parent education are needed.
Few children accessed public dental care by the recommended age of first visit. While LtL substantially improved early attendance, equity gaps persisted, highlighting the need to strengthen early-referral pathways and parent/carer awareness of the recommended timing for a first dental visit.
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