Dental conditions associated with preventable hospital admissions in Australia: a systematic literature review.

Abhinav AcharyaShahrukh KhanHa HoangSilvana BettiolLynette GoldbergLeonard Crocombe

Published in: BMC health services research (2018)

Most studies on preventable dental hospital admissions were from one Australian state (Western Australia). Further research is required to determine the national prevalence and incidence of preventable dental hospital admissions. A periodic audit of preventable dental hospital admission data is needed for delivery of a fair and effective dental services.

Keyphrases

oral health
adverse drug
healthcare
risk factors
emergency department
primary care
electronic health record
quality improvement
machine learning
big data