The triangle of inequality in dental services: arguments for a new conceptual framework

Archives of Public Health

Lisa Jamieson¹  Arash Ghanbarzadegan¹  David Brennan¹  Madhan Balasubramanian²  Peivand Bastani³ 

[1] Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health (ARCPOH), Adelaide Dental School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia;Health Care Management, College of Business, Government and Law, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia;Menzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics, School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia;Health Human Resources Research Centre, School of Health Management and Medical Informatics, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran;School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia;

关键词: Access;    Utilisation;    Provision;    Oral and dental health;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s13690-022-00826-1

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

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.

【 授权许可】

CC BY