Barriers to Oral Health Care Among Children With Cerebral Palsy—A Systematic Review

Priya Kannan; M Muthukumar; Shreya S; Senthil Eagappan; Deepthi Bolla; Nandini S

doi:10.1111/scd.70169

March 1, 2026Special Care in Dentistry

Barriers to Oral Health Care Among Children With Cerebral Palsy—A Systematic Review

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Key Points

To identify barriers to oral health care experienced by children with cerebral palsy.
Conducted a systematic review of existing literature
Analyzed barriers faced in accessing oral health services
Evaluated the role of caregiver education and service provider training
Children with cerebral palsy experience significant barriers to oral health care access
Key barriers include lack of caregiver education and inadequate service provider training
Improvements in infrastructure and service delivery are critical for effective care

Implication

Systematic review highlights barriers to dental care in children with cerebral palsy, suggesting improvements for access.

Abstract

Children with CP face multifaceted challenges in accessing oral health services. Addressing these requires caregiver education, infrastructural improvements, and service provider training to deliver inclusive, accessible, and preventive dental care.

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Kannan et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Barriers to Oral Health Care Among Children With Cerebral Palsy—A Systematic Review

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Barriers to Oral Health Care Among Children With Cerebral Palsy—A Systematic Review

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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