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Understanding the association between unmet dental care needs and household food security status among older people in Ghana
The literature recognizes food insecurity as a barrier to access to health care services. However, we know very little about the association between...
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Parental psychosocial factors, unmet dental needs and preventive dental care in children and adolescents with special health care needs: A stress process model
BackgroundChildren and adolescents with special health care needs (SHCN) have higher unmet dental needs, but the potential mechanisms by which...
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Association between long working hours and unmet dental needs in wage workers
BackgroundMany previous studies on the reasons behind unmet dental needs focus on economic issues. However, in this research, we aimed to investigate...
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Is there a sexual difference in the relationship between sociodemographic information and the unmet dental care needs of disabled adults? An analysis from a national survey on persons with disabilities
BackgroundHealth status and health care utilization in people with disabilities are more likely to be poorer than those without disabilities....
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What is the global prevalence of dental healthcare needs and unmet dental needs among adolescents?
Data sources Databases searched included Web of Science, PubMed and Scopus.
Study selection Cross-sectional studies that estimated dental healthcare...
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The impact of unmet treatment need on oral health related quality of life: a questionnaire survey
BackgroundBased on the present global burden of oral diseases, unmet dental needs affect a more significant population worldwide. It is characterised...
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Dental treatments in patients with special needs provided by university medical center in Southern Taiwan: a retrospective study
ObjectivesWe perform special-need dental treatment at outpatient department (OPD), under general anesthesia (GA) when necessary, and provide...
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Best practice models for dental care delivery for people experiencing homelessness
People experiencing homelessness have been encountering significant barriers in accessing healthcare services, including dental care services. There...
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Challenges experienced in the dental care of persons with special needs: a qualitative study among health professionals and caregivers
BackgroundThis study aimed to explore the challenges experienced in dental health care by professionals and caregivers of persons with special needs...
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Intervention to promote preventive dental care for older Korean-American Medi-Cal enrollees in Los Angeles
BackgroundIn California, preventive dental care is covered by Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program). However, many beneficiaries do not use their...
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Oral health, stress and barriers accessing dental health care among war-affected Ukrainian refugees in Germany
BackgroundAfter Russian invasion many Ukrainians fled to European countries including Germany. In this context, the German health care system faced...
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Disparity in access for people with disabilities to outpatient dental care services: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundPeople with disabilities face difficulties in oral health management and gaining access to dental care. The availability of a regular...
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Use of dental care services among adolescents living with HIV on antiretroviral treatment in Kampala, Uganda: a cross-sectional study
ObjectiveThe primary purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and socio-behavioral determinants of ever-use of dental care services among...
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Utilization of dental care among adult populations: a sco** review of applied models
BackgroundThe timely and appropriate utilization of dental health care is essential to the prevention and accurate treatment of oral diseases....
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Is private insurance enough to address barriers to accessing dental care? Findings from a Canadian population-based study
BackgroundIn Canada, as in many other countries, private dental insurance addresses financial barriers to a great extent thereby facilitating access...
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Unfavourable beliefs about oral health and safety of dental care during pregnancy: a systematic review
BackgroundOral conditions such as gingivitis and periodontitis are correlated with adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preeclampsia, preterm birth and...
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Prevalence, correlates and treatment needs of dental caries among people on antiretroviral therapy in Uganda: a cross sectional study
BackgroundOral diseases are estimated to affect half of people living with HIV in the western world, and are often marked by pain, discomfort,...
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Integrated care: a new model for dental education
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating health, economic and social impact on the UK health services. The learning from redeployment demonstrated...
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Assessment of dental caries among a group of institutionalized orphan children compared to parented school children: case–control study
BackgroundIt has been well documented that the absence of family support influences the general and oral health of children. Literature regarding the...
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Health insurance is associated with dental care use among university students in Washington State
BackgroundThe goal of this study was to examine the association of health insurance and preventive dental care use among university students.
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