Association between primary heath care and dental service use among supportive housing tenants with behavioral health conditions.

Published in: Community dentistry and oral epidemiology (2020)

Supportive housing was associated with greater dental service use. The positive association between primary care, mental health care and dental care suggests important points of entry for dental care. Oral health education and service referrals in supportive housing and primary care settings may improve oral health service delivery to persons experiencing social exclusion due to homelessness, mental illness and poor oral health.

Keyphrases

oral health
mental illness
mental health
healthcare
primary care
quality improvement
palliative care
pain management
affordable care act
health information
risk assessment
health promotion