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The role of community health workers in promoting oral health at school settings: A scoping review

20245 citationsOpen accessUniversity of the Witwatersrand

Abstract

The review brought to light the benefits of utilizing non-dental personnel such as teachers and peer learners in augmenting staff capacity for school oral health interventions. In addition, the findings highlighted the need to further research on the feasibility and acceptability of integrating CHW in school oral health settings.

Research topics

  • Dental Health and Care Utilization
  • Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
  • Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

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DOI: 10.1111/jphd.12612

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