Dental services access and oral health improvement in Gypsy, Romany and Traveller communities: a scoping review
Originally at nature.com
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Why it matters for dental
Dental practices in areas with Gypsy, Romany and Traveller (GRT) populations may see increased demand for outreach or culturally adapted care, potentially affecting scheduling, consent workflows, and payer mix.
Key points
- Scoping review maps existing evidence on barriers and facilitators to dental service uptake in GRT communities across multiple countries.
- Identifies recurring themes of mistrust, mobility, and discrimination that influence attendance and preventive care patterns.
- Recommends targeted engagement strategies such as liaison workers and flexible clinic models rather than standard recall systems.
- Findings are relevant for public health or community clinics serving mobile populations; private practices may be impacted only in specific regions.
Who should care
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