Dental caries and periodontal disease represent a health problem and a social cost for the
entire population, and in particular for socio-economically disadvantaged individuals who …

Objective To summarize the literature on factors associated with emergency department
(ED) use for nontraumatic dental conditions (NTDCs). Methods Following a database …

Objectives Interhospital transfer is a common strategy to provide high‐quality regionalized
care in rural emergency departments (ED s), but several reports have highlighted problems …

The aim of this study was to examine the number of patients attending a medical emergency
department (MED) with dental problems over a three‐year period. This cross‐sectional study …

Access to dental care is poorer for people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage
due to barriers such as lengthy waiting lists, lack of transport, lack of information and fear of …

Objective: The use of hospital emergency departments (EDs) for non-traumatic dental
problems places a significant strain on the health care system and resources. The objective …

Introduction Around one-third of the UK population are'problem-orientated dental attenders',
only seeking care when suffering with dental pain and often on a repeated basis to …

Objectives Hospital emergency departments (EDs) are a place where many Americans seek
treatment of dental conditions. Racial and ethnic minorities consistently have higher rates of …

Abstract Objectives Hospital emergency departments (EDs) function as the safety net for
patients with non‐traumatic dental conditions (NTDCs). With the implementation of Medicaid …

this commentary on a case suggests why ED clinicians should offer appropriate oral health
referrals and resources to those they serve and why all health professionals should …