Abstract Background: Government-funded and pro bono dental care are important to populations with limited means. At the same time, dentistry is experiencing a gender
Abstract Background: This study aimed to describe dental care provision and the perceptions of dentists in Nova Scotia, Canada, during 1 week of the
Abstract Objective: To investigate pedagogical approaches and perceived barriers to teaching about caries-control medications, particularly silver diamine fluoride (SDF), in Canadian undergraduate dental and
Abstract Current epidemiological data suggest that the prevalence of diabetes in Canada is increasing. Patients with poor glycemic control are more prone to oral manifestations
Abstract Objectives: To examine patient demographics, distance traveled and dental-related treatment provided according to type of dental insurance at a large, not-for-profit community dental clinic
Abstract Background: The spatial arrangement of primary health care (PHC) services is influenced by many factors and varies across provider types. In Canada, unlike physician
Body Dental caries remains one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide.1 Approximately 60% of Canadian children, adolescents and 96% of adults are affected by
ABSTRACT Background: Early childhood dental decay or caries (ECC) is common, often painful and costly to the health care system, yet it is largely preventable.
Abstract Objective: The use of hospital emergency departments (EDs) for non-traumatic dental problems places a significant strain on the health care system and resources. The
Abstract Objectives: To conduct an environmental scan and categorize the scope of medical and oral health care services for people living with HIV (PLWHIV) across
ABSTRACT Objectives: This study aimed at developing a model pathway to use of oral health care by homeless people based on their own perceptions and
Body Refusal, avoidance, and postponement of needed treatments happen frequently in health care systems.1–4 The patient’s low engagement in care has been attributed to
