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Mental health screening and referral to treatment in dental practices: A scoping review.

Nathan P CulmerTodd Brenton SmithM Blake BerryhillJoAnn GurenlianLance SimpsonShawnna OgdenJonathan ParrishLacey RyanNicole WhiteMerrill BettisCharlotte Greenwood
Published in: Journal of dental education (2024)
Included studies provide evidence of viable options for dental practitioners regarding MH screening, referring, and conducting follow-up, but lack specificity regarding these processes. Overall, more research is needed to clarify what workflows are most efficient for dental practitioners and efficacious in identifying patients with MH concerns.
Keyphrases
  • primary care
  • mental health
  • oral health
  • healthcare
  • structural basis