CRM 2309 Chapter 9-10: Oral Health Readings
29 Oct 2016
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Oral health needs of canadian prisoners as described by formerly incarcerated new. Reduced oral health outcomes and increased oral health needs are associated with low income canadians. 13% of responents - type 2 diabetes. 38% - alhocol dependency while in prison. Reported toothbrushing frequencies were similar to reported frequencies for the general population. 86% had dental coverage while in prison. Extraction was the most frequently reported service accessed as respondent"s most recent dental visit. Lower income canadians experience diminished use of professional dental services. Prisoners made more use of elective dental services while in prison than outside (poor oral health and thought they needed treatment) In canada, arrangements for dental treatment have involved salaried part-time dental staff, prisoners trained to fabricate dentures, and services provided by local dentists. The oral health status of canadian prisoners must be determined via clinical research within institutions, preferably in larger, multicentre studies.
