Native American Community Perspectives on Oral Health Access: Understanding the Impact of Rurality
Healthcare (Basel). 2023 Oct 21;11(20):2788. doi: 10.3390/healthcare11202788.
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: Oral health disparities related to access persist for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities compared to the general population, especially in rural areas of the United States. The objective of this study was to better understand community perspectives of oral health, how rurality impacts access to care, and attitudes towards the implementation of dental therapists in Oklahoma, particularly among the AI/AN population.