healthcare specifically, previous research has documented gendered patterns in immunization rates, nutrition practices, and general healthcare utilization. 6However, the specific manifestations of gender in dental neglect remain poorly characterized.By synthesizing global evidence through an intersectional lens, this review examines how gender interacts with socioeconomic status, cultural norms, and healthcare systems to produce distinct patterns of dental neglect.The findings have important implications for developing targeted interventions and genderresponsive policies in pediatric oral healthcare.
Gogne et al. (Wed,) studied this question.