A Three Delays theoretical framework to describe social determinants as barriers to dental care.

Shenam TickuOlivia WatrousDanielle BurgessYuanyuan Laura LuoSabina DSouzaCatherine SimpsonKareem KingChristine A RiedyBrittany Seymour

Published in: Community dentistry and oral epidemiology (2024)

The Three Delays model was applicable to the study of dental care utilization and factors that impact the decision to seek dental care, reaching an appropriate dental facility and receiving adequate dental care in this study context.

Keyphrases

healthcare
oral health
palliative care
quality improvement
pain management
chronic pain