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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2026

Higher Rates of Emergency Oral Health Care Presentations Among Indigenous Australians: A Comparative Public Health Study.

Neeraj Vyas, Simranjit Cheema, Rachel Scobie, Barbie Fusitu'a, Gary Low, Albert Yaacoub, Muhammad Irshad, Stephen Cox, Mafaz Ullah

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Neeraj VyasDiscipline of Oral Surgery, Sydney Dental School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2750, Australia.
Simranjit CheemaNepean Centre for Oral Health, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, Kingswood, Sydney, NSW 2747, Australia.
Rachel ScobieAboriginal Health Unit, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, Corner of Glebe & Springfield Place, Penrith, Sydney, NSW 2750, Australia.
Barbie Fusitu'aAboriginal Health Unit, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, Corner of Glebe & Springfield Place, Penrith, Sydney, NSW 2750, Australia.
Gary LowResearch Operations, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2750, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-7364-8316
Albert YaacoubDiscipline of Oral Surgery, Sydney Dental School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2750, Australia.
Muhammad IrshadPeriodontics Department, Prince Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed Specialized Dental Center, Ministry of Health, An Nasiriyah, Arar 73241, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-9910-2159
Stephen CoxDiscipline of Oral Surgery, Sydney Dental School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2750, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-4999-0044
Mafaz UllahDiscipline of Oral Surgery, Sydney Dental School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2750, Australia.

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Abstract

backgroundThis study compared the reasons for dental presentations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian adults at the Nepean Centre for Oral Health, NSW, Australia.

methodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted on adult patients presenting between 1 July and 31 December 2019. Clinical notes were audited and categorized as either 'emergency' (pain, dental infection, dental trauma, loose teeth or dental implants, bleeding) or 'conservative' (dental check-ups, examinations, prosthodontic, restorative, periodontal, or non-emergency endodontic therapy).

resultsA total of 4663 patients met the inclusion criteria; 61.6% were female, and 6.4% were identified as Indigenous Australians. Overall, 41.3% of presentations were for emergency dental care. Indigenous Australians were significantly more likely to present for dental emergencies compared with non-Indigenous (58.2% vs. 40.2%; χ

conclusionsIndigenous Australians demonstrated a higher proportion of emergency and oral surgery-related presentations and underwent tooth extractions as the primary treatment compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts. These findings suggest a higher burden of oral disease and delayed access to general dental services among Indigenous Australians, highlighting the need for targeted and culturally appropriate public health interventions.

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Dental CareEmergency Medical ServicesOral HealthAdolescentAdultAgedAustraliaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNew South WalesPublic HealthRetrospective StudiesTooth ExtractionYoung Adultdental emergencyhealth disparitiesIndigenous Australianoral healthpublic dental services

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