ReviewCureus2025
Mobile Dental Clinics: Bringing Smiles on Wheels.
Review in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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Who cites it
5 citing papers in PubMed.
- The role of a deployed British Army dental team on exercise Immediate Response 24.British dental journal · 2026Article
- Knowledge-practice gaps and dental service utilisation under India's national oral health programme: a community-based study in Rural Odisha.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Community health worker-supported oral health promotion in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review of roles, interventions, and outcomes.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Barriers and facilitators in utilisation of dental health services across low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review.Evidence-based dentistry · 2026Article
- Exploring community members' perceptions of oral health in rural South Africa.BMC oral health · 2025Article
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Authors and funding
8 authors.
Funding
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Abstract
The present narrative review explores the role and impact of mobile dental clinics in improving access to oral healthcare for underserved populations in India. The primary objective is to assess how mobile dental services bridge the gap in dental care delivery between urban and rural regions by addressing geographical, financial, and informational barriers. Mobile dental units (MDUs), equipped with diagnostic and treatment facilities, extend comprehensive care, including oral examinations, hygiene education, preventive treatments, and basic restorative procedures to remote and marginalized communities. These clinics function as community outreach platforms, often operated by dental colleges and public health programs, to promote oral health awareness and provide cost-effective care. Mobile dental units demonstrate higher reach and engagement than stationary clinics, contributing significantly to improved oral health outcomes among target populations. Governmental and institutional support through policy initiatives and public-private partnerships further enhances the scalability and sustainability of such services. This review underscores the growing potential of mobile dentistry in India and calls for continued innovation, strategic planning, and technological integration to ensure equitable and inclusive oral healthcare delivery.
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