Oral Health Disparities Experienced by Recent Refugees

By Heather Doucette, Dip DH, BSc, MEd


New refugees are a vulnerable population, with the majority being of low socioeconomic status (SES).1 Individuals of low SES experience more health disparities and poorer health outcomes than those of higher SES.2,3 This finding also holds true for oral health disparities and oral health outcomes.4 The increase in the number of new refugees across the globe requires an examination of oral healthcare access to ensure that dental needs can be met.5

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