Inequality in dental services: a sco** review on the role of access toward achieving universal health coverage in oral health

A Ghanbarzadegan, M Balasubramanian, L Luzzi… - BMC Oral Health, 2021 - Springer
Background Improving access to health services is a way towards achieving universal
health coverage (UHC) in oral health. The purpose of this review was to map the …

What makes inequality in the area of dental and oral health in develo** countries? A sco** review

P Bastani, M Mohammadpour, G Mehraliain… - Cost Effectiveness and …, 2021 - Springer
Background Equity in health is an important consideration for policy makers particularly in
low and middle income develo** country. The area of oral and dental health is not an …

Provision of dental services for vulnerable groups: a sco** review on children with special health care needs

P Bastani, M Mohammadpour… - BMC Health Services …, 2021 - Springer
Background The provision of dental services for children with special health care needs
(CSHCN) needs to be considered by policymakers. This study is aimed to explore the …

How does the dental benefits act encourage Australian families to seek and utilise oral health services?

P Bastani, R Izadi, N Manchery, D Ha, H Calache… - Plos one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background This study aimed to analyse the content of the Dental Benefits Act 2008 as a
foundation for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) to determine how the Act …

COVID-19's psychological toll on oral health: A cross-sectional study in Iranian adults

M Karimi, MR Khami, S Varmazyari, AR Shamshiri… - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Background The Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic increased global psychological
distress, emotional distress, and sleep disturbances, all known risk factors for compromised …

Determinants of oral health among Iranian soldiers: a structural equation modeling study

M Banakar, A Ghannadpour, A Behbahanirad… - BMC Oral Health, 2024 - Springer
Background Military personnel often face unique challenges in maintaining optimal oral
health. This study investigated the oral health status, caries experience, and associated …

Challenges in oral health practice in Somalia: a call for regulatory strengthening and inclusion into primary healthcare services

S Gedi, AM Hassan, MM Dahir, A Ahmed… - BMC Oral Health, 2024 - Springer
Background Oral diseases remain a significant public health problem worldwide despite
being largely preventable. Oral disorders such as dental caries, periodontal diseases, and …

Key factors in the future of oral and dental health in Iran using scenario writing approach

MH Mehrolhassani, M Mozhdehifard, R Rahimisadegh - BMC Oral Health, 2024 - Springer
Background Oral and dental health can significantly impact individuals' quality of life. The
World Health Organization introduces oral health as one of the essential priorities of public …

[HTML][HTML] Challenges and Weaknesses of Leadership and Governance-related Health Policies in Iran: A Systematic Review

R Khodayari-Zarnaq, K Mobasseri… - Archives of Iranian …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: A better understanding of health system performance requires evaluating
achievements and challenges, thereby providing a basis for effective reforms. This …

Challenges in the provision and utilization of oral health services among the Australian Indigenous population: a sco** review

P Bastani, Y Sarikhani, A Ghanbarzadegan… - Journal of Public …, 2021 - Springer
Background Access to dental services are particularly important among Indigenous
populations at a global level. This sco** review aimed to investigate challenges in the …