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

Nathan P Culmer Todd Brenton Smith M 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
general practice
mental illness
case control