Workforce Equity and Dental Health Aides in CHAP : A Scoping Review

Key Points

• The aim is to understand how dental health aides can enhance access to oral healthcare through the CHAP Framework.
• Conducted a scoping review of existing literature on dental health aides and their roles.
• Analyzed concepts related to oral health workforce integration within the CHAP Framework.
• Examined culturally adapted strategies to improve access to dental care.
• Identified key concepts of oral health workforce that enhance access to care.
• Found that integration of dental health aides is crucial for improving healthcare equity.
• Highlighted the importance of culturally adapted approaches in oral healthcare delivery.

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