Global situation of oral health coverage toward universal health coverage: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study investigates the status of Universal Health Coverage in oral/dental services from the perspectives of population, service, and cost coverage, as well as other aspects of financing, using a scoping review.

Method

A scoping review of published articles from 2000 to 2024 was conducted, utilizing scientific databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and ProQuest, along with other sources such as grey literature and Google Scholar.

Result

The initial search identified 58,778 articles, with 28 articles included in the final analysis after screening and full-text review. The included countries were Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain

SUBMITTER: Ardakani MSZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12424229 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature