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May 1, 2026Special Care in Dentistry

Comment on “Dental Hygienists’ Perceived Barriers in Providing Domiciliary Dental Care to Institutionalized Older Adults in Switzerland: A Qualitative Study”

Bhumesh Tyagi Leelabati Toppo Aishwarya Biradar

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This study aims to identify the perceived barriers that dental hygienists encounter when providing domiciliary dental care to older adults living in institutions.
Qualitative interviews were conducted with dental hygienists in Switzerland.
Participants described their experiences and challenges related to providing care in domiciliary settings.
A range of barriers were identified, including logistical challenges and communication issues with caregivers.
Dental hygienists expressed concerns about the adequacy of training for providing home care.

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Qualitative study uncovers barriers faced by dental hygienists in providing care to institutionalized older adults, suggesting areas for improvement.

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Tyagi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0567bca550a87e60a1fdd5 https://doi.org/10.1111/scd.70187

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