The effectiveness of high-quality dental care predominantly lies on the communication
between dentist and patient. However, little literature has reported the importance of these …

Abstract Background Patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) are rarely provided with
translated clinical materials. Typically, healthcare clinics cite high costs of translation and …

Examination of Latino children in aggregate ignores important subgroup differences due to
the parents' English language ability. Previous reports of the pediatric medical home have …

Legal protections in the United States mandate that individuals with limited English
proficiency (LEP) have equal access to health care. However, LEP populations are at higher …

Abstract According to Dental Protection,'good dentists are good communicators, it's that
simple!'Unfortunately, dental communication is an under-researched field, so it is not yet …

Purpose/objectives This study investigated the effects of an online module intended to
educate dental students about Spanish terms and phrases relevant to a patient appointment …

The number of Americans with limited English proficiency (LEP) is growing, and legal
protections mandate that LEP individuals have equal access to health care services. The …

Objectives: This study sought to provide population-based estimates of complete tooth loss
and recent dental visits among older adults in the United States by English language …

Data on a person's language and communication needs should be part of any minimum
data set related to health care delivery and quality improvement. The subcommittee …

Objectives To provide contemporary, national population-based estimates of complete tooth
loss of older adults by English language proficiency. Methods We conducted a cross …