TY - JOUR
T1 - The triangle of inequality in dental services
T2 - arguments for a new conceptual framework
AU - Ghanbarzadegan, Arash
AU - Bastani, Peivand
AU - Balasubramanian, Madhan
AU - Brennan, David
AU - Jamieson, Lisa
PY - 2022/2/18
Y1 - 2022/2/18
N2 - This short communication paper aimed to compile the main determinants of inequality in dental services by distinguishing between access, utilisation, and provision of dental services. Recent findings integrated, and a dedicated conceptual framework entitled “Triangle of inequality in dental services” has been suggested. These can contribute a rich knowledge in this area and open a new window for policymakers and researchers to seek applied interventions to decrease inequality and improve access and utilisation in communities. This paper aims to synthesise the available evidence and add value to the scope. It highlights a dedicated concept for inequality in dental services beyond other areas of public health.
AB - This short communication paper aimed to compile the main determinants of inequality in dental services by distinguishing between access, utilisation, and provision of dental services. Recent findings integrated, and a dedicated conceptual framework entitled “Triangle of inequality in dental services” has been suggested. These can contribute a rich knowledge in this area and open a new window for policymakers and researchers to seek applied interventions to decrease inequality and improve access and utilisation in communities. This paper aims to synthesise the available evidence and add value to the scope. It highlights a dedicated concept for inequality in dental services beyond other areas of public health.
KW - Provision
KW - Utilisation
KW - Access
KW - Oral and dental health
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85125296388&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1186/s13690-022-00826-1
DO - 10.1186/s13690-022-00826-1
M3 - Comment/debate
AN - SCOPUS:85125296388
SN - 0778-7367
VL - 80
JO - Archives of Public Health
JF - Archives of Public Health
IS - 1
M1 - 60
ER -