M Blake Berryhill, Nathan Culmer, Todd Smith, Dorota Kopycka-Kedzierawski, Ria Gurganus, Gabrielle Curry
OBJECTIVES: Dental practices can have additional positive impacts on public health by implementing mental health screening and referral to treatment in dental care workflows. In this study, we examined how dental practices identify and address adult patient mental health concerns, attitudes about implementing mental health screening and referral, and potential barriers and facilitators to treatment. METHODS: We conducted semi-structured focus groups with 17 dentists, 10 dental hygienists, and 5 dental assistants/office staff in the South-Central region of the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network...
April 1, 2024: Journal of Public Health Dentistry