Outcome evaluation of the Dental Health Outreach Mobile Experience (HOME) Coach Program

Partido, Brian B.; Bean, Canise Y.; Sprinkle, Emily

doi:10.1002/jdd.12403

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“…Providing incentives for new graduates to work in under-served communities could help address the current distribution of oral health care providers in Canada and increase access to care in oral health professional shortage areas. Proposals such as mobile dental clinics and enhancements to public transportation could provide more consistent and widespread access to dental care facilities, particularly benefiting those in underserved rural areas (Partido et al 2021; Patel et al 2023; Pourat et al 2020). These measures could alleviate some of the geographical and physical barriers currently hindering consistent dental care access, ensuring that all children and families receive more readily preventative and routine dental services.…”

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Parent’s Views on Access to Dental Care and the Interim Canadian Dental Benefit

Menon,

de Jesus,

Virtanen

et al. 2024

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IntroductionThis study investigated parents’ perspectives on access to oral health care and the Interim Canada Dental Benefit (CDB). In the context of Canada’s national health insurance, which historically excluded dental care, the introduction of the Interim CDB in October 2022 represented a paradigm shift towards enhancing dental care accessibility for children under 12 years of age from lower-income families.MethodsThis study analyzed aggregate and de-identified data from the comprehensive online survey conducted by The Strategic Counsel for Health Canada, involving 2,203 parents from across Canada. The survey was administered in March of 2023. Paired/overlap t-test for means and paired/overlap z-test for percentages were performed, with statistical significance atp≤ 0.05.ResultsThe majority of participants expressed concerns regarding the costs (90.9%) and accessibility (80.9%) of dental care, indicated that regular dental visits for children is important (97.2%), and would take their children more frequently to dental appointments if had extra money (79.9%). Some of the barriers preventing regular dental visits for children included costs of service and transportation and lack of insurance. The majority of parents showed support for the Interim CDB (87%), with the greatest support coming from the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan (90.4%).ConclusionThis research underscores the imperative for ongoing evaluation and policy refinement to ensure the CDCP effectively addresses the nuanced needs of Canadian families, fostering a more inclusive and accessible dental care system. Parents’ concerns regarding dental care and their support for the Interim CDB signal a clear mandate for improving program outreach and accessibility through the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).Knowledge Transfer StatementFindings from this study highlight the significant concern among parents regarding dental care affordability in Canada, reinforcing the necessity of programs like the Interim Canada Dental Benefit (CDB) and Canadian Dental Care Plan. High rates of support suggest a positive public reception of the CDB, which is crucial for policy intervention’s success. Concern about accessing dental services, despite the availability of the insurance, indicates ongoing barriers to dental care, suggesting areas for future policy refinements.

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confidence: 99%