SynthesisEvidence-based dentistry2024
Access to dental care in individuals with disability: a systematic review.
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Who cites it
11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Disabilities and Disparities in Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis in Saudi Arabia.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Pooled it
- Exploring the prospects of artificial intelligence in transforming dental care for special needs groups: mapping the current evidence.BDJ open · 2026Article
- Anxiety-Free Public Dentistry for Adults With Disabilities by Using Head-Mounted Virtual Reality Technology: Protocol for a Feasibility Mixed Methods Study.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Assessment consistency in special care dentistry: an exploratory study of structured oral examinations.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Article
- Preventive Healthcare and Disability: Challenges and Opportunities.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Caries Experience and Oral Health-Related Habits in Blind and Low-Vision Individuals in Croatia.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Special Care Dentistry for People in Asia-Pacific Region.International dental journal · 2025Review
- Navigating Barriers to Dental Care for Patients with Down Syndrome: A Scoping Review of Challenges and Strategies.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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- Oral Health Behaviour, Care Utilisation, and Barriers among Students with Disabilities: A Parental Perspective.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Bridging the Gap: Dental Students' Attitudes toward Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Authors and funding
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Abstract
objectiveThis systematic review was conducted to explore the factors influencing access to oral health services and to identify and examine the strategies to improve the access. MATERIALS AND
methodsPubMed, Scopus and Embase databases were searched. Studies except editorials reported in English regardless of the study design were included. Risk of Bias assessment was carried out using Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Newcastle Ottawa Scale and The Joanna Briggs Institute tool for cross-sectional, case-control and cohort and qualitative studies, respectively.
resultsIn total, 11,372 records were initially identified, eventually leading to 12 relevant publications to be included in the review. Individuals valued oral health but found it difficult to access oral health services. Dental care was mainly accessed during emergencies and participants felt apprehensive in visiting dentists. Caregiver's and dentist's perspective was also reported.
conclusionThere is a need for provision of education, training and increasing awareness on dental hygiene and annual dental checkups to improve access.
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