Identifying training needs of healthcare providers to implement caries risk assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early childhood caries remains a pressing concern among Indigenous children in Canada, driven by systemic inequities, limited access to care, and fragmented service delivery. Integrating caries risk assessment (CRA) into primary care presents an opportunity to improve early detection and prevention. This study explored the training needs and preferred delivery methods of non-dental primary care providers (NDPCPs) to support CRA implementation in Indigenous pediatric settings.

Methods

This qualitative exploratory study involved 50 NDPCPs serving First Nations and Métis children under six years of age across 10 communities in Manitoba. Data were collected between April 2023 and February 2025 through eight focus groups and 12 key informant interviews, followed by bri

SUBMITTER: Olatosi OO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12425963 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature