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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Disability Studies
  • Oral Health
  • Healthcare Access

Background:

  • Oral health disparities persist for disabled individuals.
  • Societal, material, and cultural barriers impede healthcare access.
  • Understanding disability is crucial for addressing oral health inequities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the relationship between disability and oral health.
  • To identify barriers to oral healthcare for disabled people.
  • To propose strategies for improving dental care for disabled individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review drawing on sociological and disability studies.
  • Analysis of multi-level barriers in oral healthcare settings.
  • Examination of definitions and attitudes towards disability.

Main Results:

  • Disabled people encounter significant multi-level barriers in accessing oral healthcare.
  • Societal attitudes and understanding of disability impact oral health.
  • Current dental settings often fail to meet the needs of disabled patients.

Conclusions:

  • Interdisciplinary research can enhance dental preparedness for disabled patients.
  • Addressing barriers requires challenging existing paradigms in oral healthcare.
  • Improving oral health outcomes necessitates inclusive general and special care dental settings.