ArticleBritish dental journal2022
A survey of dental services in England providing targeted care for people experiencing social exclusion: mapping and dimensions of access.
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- The organisation and provision of youth work services targeted at young people with long-term physical or mental health conditions in the United Kingdom: a service mapping study.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- At the Deep End of dental inequality.British dental journal · 2025Article
- Developing oral health services for people experiencing severe and multiple disadvantage: a case study from Southwest England.Frontiers in oral health · 2024Article
- A stakeholder co-design approach to designing a dental service for adults experiencing homelessness.Frontiers in oral health · 2024Article
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Abstract
Introduction Poor oral health and barriers to accessing dental services are common among people experiencing social exclusion. This population experience a disproportionate and inequitable burden of oral disease. A small number of dental services have published models of care that target this population, but no national surveys have been conducted.Aims This study aims to identify what types of services are providing dental and oral healthcare for people experiencing social exclusion in England and the models of delivery adopted by these services.Methods A snowballing sampling strategy was used to identify services that provide targeted for adults experiencing social exclusion. The study used a survey to collect data about the location, service models and barriers and enablers of these services.Results In total, 74 responses from different services met the inclusion criteria for the study. Seventy one were included in the mapping exercise and 53 provided free-text comments that contributed to an understanding of barriers and enablers of services.Discussion Most services operated to meet the needs of the mainstream population and described inflexibilities in their service design models as barriers to providing care for socially excluded groups.Conclusion Limitations of current models of service delivery create frustrations for providers and people experiencing social exclusion. Creative commissioning and organisational flexibility are key to facilitating adaptable services.
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