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ObjectivesTo explore the variability of utilization patterns of preventive dental services among diverse demographic groups in the state of Indiana.MethodsThis study utilizes a retrospective data analysis approach to examine the preventive dental services utilization among patients treated by senior-year dental students (D4 students) during their community-based clinical rotations at Federally Qualified Health Centers and private practices, affiliated with Indiana University School of Dentistry. The data were extracted from daily patient reports submitted by D4 students for every patient they examined during their rotations, via RedCap. Descriptive statistics and generalized linear modeling using main effects were performed to identify the utilization of different preventive services across urbanization stratification and demographic variables among the included participants.ResultsThere was a statistically significant (p ConclusionsInequities in the utilization of preventive dental services were identified among the underserved population of Indiana, according to demographic characteristics.