Inequalities in utilization and provision of dental services: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are many determinants that can affect inequality in oral and dental health. This study is aimed to explore the main determinants of inequality in both utilization and provision of dental services in Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries.

Methods

Four databases including PubMed, ISI WOS, Scopus, and ProQuest were searched up to 8 Aug 2020, applying the relevant keywords. Thematic analysis was used for synthesizing and extracting data. Trend analysis was applied to determine the trends of the inequality determinants.

Results

Thematic analysis led to 6 main themes, 13 sub-themes, and 53 sub-sub-themes. The main themes represent the main inequality determinants for both utilization and provision of dental services. The st

SUBMITTER: Ghanbarzadegan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8356458 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature