ArticleBMC oral health2026
Oral health needs and oral healthcare utilization among newly arrived Ukrainian refugees in Poland: a retrospective EHR-based study.
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backgroundOral health, recognized as an essential component of overall health, quality of life, and a fundamental human right, is one of the most neglected aspects of refugee health. This study aimed to analyze the oral health status and dental care utilization patterns among newly arrived Ukrainian refugees in Poland during the first 100 days of the war.
methodsThis study utilized data from electronic health records (EHR) of all in-person dental visits by Ukrainian war refugees in Poland between February 24 and June 4, 2022. The data are presented using descriptive statistics.
resultsA total of 5,242 Ukrainian war refugees (mean age 28.8 ± 18.3 years [range: 1-95 years]; 1,792 [34.2%] minors; 3,954 [75.4%] female) were included in the analysis. During the first 100 days of the war, 8,811 dental visits were recorded, out of which 31.3% involved pediatric patients. The average number of appointments per patient was 1.7 overall (1.5 ± 0.9 [range: 1-8] for children; 1.8 ± 1.3 [range: 1-12] for adults). Dental caries (ICD-10: K02) was the most common diagnosis, affecting 63.1% of children and 65.4% of adults, followed by diseases of the pulp and periapical tissues (K04), which were significantly more prevalent in pediatric patients (44.5% vs. 37.5%, p < 0.001). Composite or protective restorations were received by 50.5% of children and 48.8% of adults. Tooth extractions occurred more frequently in pediatric patients (20.5% vs. 13.4%, p < 0.001), while endodontic therapy was provided to 12.5% of children and 11.2% of adults. About 27.1% of refugee children and 28.2% of adults required dental care across three or more service categories. Pediatric patients were statistically more likely than adults to have three or more teeth treated during the study period (11.4% vs. 6.5%, p < 0.001).
conclusionsThe data presented in this study provide important insights into the oral health needs of newly arrived Ukrainian refugees, particularly in terms of dental emergencies, during the early days of the conflict, and contribute to closing a research gap. This evidence can guide host countries in planning multisectoral interventions and delivering targeted dental care that meets the identified needs, promoting oral health and reducing inequalities among conflict-displaced populations.
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