ReviewCureus2024
Transforming Dental Care in Saudi Arabia: Challenges and Opportunities.
Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.
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Who cites it
10 citing papers in PubMed, 12 citations in OpenAlex.
- Carving the Future: Career Aspirations of Senior Dental Students in Saudi Arabia.European journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Estimating Future Demand for Dental Prostheses and Workforce Needs in a Dental Care Setting: The Saudi Experience.International dental journal · 2026Article
- Advancing preventive care under vision 2030: a retrospective study on integrating oral health into the health coach program in Jeddah's second health cluster.The Saudi dental journal · 2026Article
- Social determinants of oral health among adults in Saudi Arabia: a narrative review.The Saudi dental journal · 2026Review
- Oral health-related quality of life and its determinants among the Saudi adult population: a cross-sectional analytical study.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2025Article
- Implementing the Child Oral Health Initiative (COHI): improving access to preventive dental care to achieve Saudi Vision 2030 healthcare goals.BMJ open quality · 2025Article
- Applying the NHS restorative dentistry index of treatment need to clinical decision-making in Saudi Arabia.The Saudi dental journal · 2024Article
- The oral health care system in Libya: a case study.BMC oral health · 2024Article
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- Oral health manifestations and the perceived quality of life among Saudi children: a cross-sectional study.PeerJ · 2024Article
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Authors and funding
5 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
This comprehensive review examines the dental healthcare system in Saudi Arabia, tracing its evolution, current status, and persisting challenges. The system has evolved significantly due to government initiatives and technological integration, yet it grapples with issues like professional shortages, financial constraints, and disparities in access. Despite improvements in accessibility, geographic and socio-economic disparities persist, and oral health promotion remains limited. The integration of technology faces resistance, and specialized care for people with disabilities requires targeted strategies. Cultural and social factors influence oral health, and the system's response to the COVID-19 pandemic showcases adaptability and patient-centered approaches. Addressing these challenges is crucial for ensuring equitable and effective oral health service delivery in Saudi Arabia.
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