105 - Factors Affecting Appointment Attendance at a Federally Qualified Health Center

Friday, May 22, 2026

1:20 PM - 1:35 PM PST

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Presenting Author(s)

Alisha N. Patel, DMD

Resident
NYU Langone Dental Medicine, Brooklyn, NY
NYU Langone
Statham, Georgia, United States

Co-Author(s)

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Fatima N. Khan, DMD

Associate Director
NYU Langone Dental Medicine, Brooklyn, NY
Brandon, Florida, United States

Research Mentor(s)

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Fatima N. Khan, DMD

Associate Director
NYU Langone Dental Medicine, Brooklyn, NY
Brandon, Florida, United States

Program Director(s)

DK

Daniel J. Kane, DMD, MA

Program Director
NYU Langone Dental Medicine, Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, New York, United States

Abstract:

Purpose: The objective of this study was to analyze patient records to identify demographic or socioeconomic factors that are associated with increased no-show and cancellation rates in a pediatric dental clinic at Suncoast Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center. This study aimed to assess the impact of patient demographic characteristics and appointment-related factors, including insurance status, age, race, appointment time, and day of the week, on appointment attendance. Identifying patterns and trends in appointment adherence will help determine key risk factors for missed visits.

Methods: This retrospective chart review study analyzed existing patient records from the Brandon Community Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic to identify patterns in appointment attendance and assess associations with demographic and socioeconomic variables. An analysis of Electronic Health records over a 12-month period of the year 2024 was performed.

Results: Final Data Pending

Conclusions: Final Data Pending

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