Dental care for children with special needs in the UAE: perception of barriers and the gap between dentists’ preparedness and clinical competence

A study by specialists from Dubai revealed that the level of preparedness of general dental practices for treating children with disabilities remains insufficient, despite significant motivation among dentists to improve their competencies. Although barriers to access to dental care for children with special healthcare needs are well documented in global practice, data from the perspective […]
Preventive Care in the United Kingdom: System Barriers and the Gap Between Practice and Guidelines

Despite established preventive care recommendations in British dentistry, significant gaps between policy and practice remain unfilled. A recent nationwide study revealed substantial discrepancy between patient expectations and the actual delivery of preventive services. The study was conducted in two stages. In the first stage, 505 dentists and other oral hygiene specialists were surveyed, as well […]