A Systematic Review of the Facilitators and Challenges as Perceived by Dental Service Providers in the Provision of Oral Healthcare for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Vulnerable groups, particularly those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, face heightened risks of poor oral health. There is a notable gap in systematically analysing the facilitators and challenges dental service providers face in meeting the needs of patients from CALD backgrounds. This study, therefore, sought to systematically review existing literature to address this gap and provide insights into the factors that influence dental service provision for CALD communities.

Methods

A comprehensive search of six electronic databases was conducted to identify facilitators and challenges in oral healthcare provision. Database searches covered January 1985 to May 2025 (last updated 31 May 2025). A meta-integration approach was employed to

SUBMITTER: Balla SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12808864 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature