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ArticleCanadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD2021

Exploring access in a volunteer free-service dental clinic.

Maria G Kallal, Sharon M Compton, Arlynn R Brodie, Breanne L Moran, Minn N Yoon

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Article in Canadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. Patient satisfaction with access to a student-run free-service dental clinic.Canadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD · 2023
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Maria G KallalMSc candidate, Dental Hygiene Program, School of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Sharon M ComptonProfessor & director, Dental Hygiene Program; associate chair (dental hygiene), School of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Arlynn R BrodiePhD candidate, Rehabilitation Science Program, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Breanne L MoranClinical instructor, Dental Hygiene Program, School of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Minn N YoonAssociate professor, School of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Marginalized, low-income individuals face many barriers to dental care, including but not limited to cost. The Student Health Initiative for the Needs of Edmonton (SHINE) dental clinic is a student-operated volunteer clinic offering free services to low-income individuals. This study aimed to explore the access to dental care needs of low-income groups, from community health brokers' perspectives. Case description: The study was deemed exempt from ethical approval (Pro00074745). Five semistructured interviews exploring access to dental care were conducted with health brokers purposefully selected from 4 different community outreach centres. Access was defined and analysed using Penchansky and Thomas' theory of access as modified by Saurman. Results: Interviews revealed lack of awareness of the SHINE clinic. Translation and interpretation support was an identified need, and there was concern for clients who fear discrimination in health care settings. Conclusion: Preliminary barriers to care at SHINE were identified. However, further investigation is required to understand how SHINE aligns with population needs.

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Dental ClinicsHealth Services AccessibilityAmbulatory Care FacilitiesCommunity-Institutional RelationsHumansVolunteersaccess to caredental clinicfear of discriminationfreehealth brokerslanguage barrierslow incomeoral healthstudentvolunteer

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PMID34221036
PMCPMC8219066

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