Reaching Beyond the Operatory

By Olivia Morzenti, RDH, BS, CDHC, Leciel Bono, RDH-ER, MS

Despite advancements in prevention and health promotion programs, oral diseases and oral health disparities remain significant problems among vulnerable communities in the United States.^1,2 Vulnerable populations include low-income individuals, ethnic and racial minorities, children, older adults, people experiencing homelessness, incarcerated individuals, those with disabilities or chronic medical conditions, and socially marginalized groups.³

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