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Thesis Statement
Thesis Statement
Advances in dental practices and technologies are transforming oral health to be more accessible, affordable, and equitable, reducing oral health disparities in underserved communities and breaking down barriers to care.
Background Information
Despite being neglected, dental health is essential to general health. Too many people, particularly those from low-income, immigrant, and disadvantaged populations, face major obstacles to receiving preventative treatment as dental care research advances. Cost, lack of coverage, language and cultural hurdles, and low health literacy among these challenges. As a result, far too many patients put off critical care until issues develop, leading to unnecessary pain, infections, and chronic health issues. Developing more accessible and equitable dental care systems requires an understanding of these disparities.
What the Data Shows
What the Data Shows
This chart shows that cost is the biggest reason people delay dental care, followed by fear and lack of time or access. During my shadowing, I saw how these barriers affected patients—many waited until they were in serious pain. These challenges are especially common in underserved communities, highlighting the need for more affordable and accessible dental care.
Research still in progress
Research still in progress
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