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Expanding Oral Health Access and Equity: The Impact of Federally Qualified Health Centers
Irene Hilton1, Candace L H Owen1, Rachel Johnston1
1National Network for Oral Health Access, Denver, Colorado, USA.
Background:
FQHCs have a 60-year history of creating equitable pathways for underserved communities. The objective of this article is to provide an understanding of the role of federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in improving oral health equity and access to oral health care for underserved populations by highlighting innovative approaches to dental care delivery models, workforce and quality initiatives.
Methods:
This article reviews national FQHC data, surveys of FQHC dental programs and findings from training and technical assistance programs aimed at supporting FQHCs in improving oral health equity and utilization of oral health services.
Results:
FQHCs expand equitable access to oral health care through organizational characteristics that reduce barriers to care. Additionally, FQHCs further seek to increase oral health equity through innovation in oral health care delivery models, integration, quality, and workforce initiatives.
Conclusion:
The FQHC model can improve oral health access and equity for underserved populations.
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