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  • Pediatric Health
  • Dental Public Health
  • Health Services Research

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  • Untreated dental disease is a major health issue for children.
  • Disparities in access to care contribute significantly to this problem.
  • Improved oral health is crucial for overall child well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine evidence-based workforce strategies for enhancing pediatric health services access.
  • To identify methods for improving children's oral health status and outcomes.
  • To present new and existing provider models and emerging non-dental workforce solutions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of evidence-based workforce strategies in pediatric dental care.
  • Analysis of new and existing provider models.
  • Exploration of workforce models outside the traditional dental field.
  • Inclusion of case studies illustrating workforce strategies.

Main Results:

  • Identification of promising workforce strategies to improve access to pediatric dental services.
  • Examples of innovative provider roles and collaborations.
  • Insights into the implementation and impact of various workforce models.
  • Presentation of case studies demonstrating successful interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Workforce strategies are essential for addressing disparities in pediatric oral health.
  • Innovative models, both within and outside dentistry, can improve access and outcomes.
  • Policy implications and future research directions are highlighted to advance children's dental health.