Perceptions of mental health screening and referral to treatment in National Dental-Practice Based Research Network practices: A qualitative study.
M Blake BerryhillNathan CulmerTodd SmithDorota T Kopycka-KedzierawskiRia GurganusGabrielle CurryPublished in: Journal of public health dentistry (2024)
Participants noted the importance of implementing systematic procedures for mental health screening and referral to services into dental practices, while also recognizing the potential barriers for integrating such processes. They also expressed a desire for quality training and resources that can support better care for patients with mental health concerns.