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Bridging gaps: Inter-professional collaborative practice for universal health coverage and oral health equity – A roadmap

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) has the potential of improving quality of dental care by integrating dental, medical and social care professionals to deliver high quality comprehensive and patient centered care. The aim of the study was to review current examples of good practice in IPC in selected countries globally followed by exploring the facilitators and barriers in achieving IPC. Barriers included fragmented health care and working in silos, governance and health system challenges, education, professional resistance and lack of integration and data sharing. A roadmap was developed which included the following domains: Governance and legislation, funding and incentives, education, health system public and community engagement, digital data and integration and multidisciplinary research. The findings will inform future development in policy, practice and research in supporting IPC and oral health for the benefit of populations and communities.

Source: Community Dental Health

DOI: 10.1177/0265539x261450853

Authors: Huda Yusuf, Stephanie Tubert-Jeannin, Kenneth A. Eaton

Institutions: Queen Mary University of London, Université Clermont Auvergne, University of Portsmouth

Language: English

Topic: Interprofessional Education and Collaboration

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Partnerships for the goals, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,150