Summary
Lower levels of dental satisfaction were reported by:
- younger age groups;
- cardholders who received their most recent dental care at a public clinic;
- those in poorer dental health;
- those who reported that they needed a dental visit within 3 months and
- those who speak a language other than English at home.
Cost satisfaction was low, particularly among uninsured cardholders and non-cardholders who attended private practices.
The strongest predictors of higher satisfaction scores were age and the last dental visit being at a private practice rather than a public clinic. Personal financial constraints had negative associations with all satisfaction scales.