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Addressing Oral Health Disparities - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Disproportionate access
      - Economic barriers & affordability
    - - Urban vs Rural
      - Remote communities
      - Underserved communities
    - - Varying cultural beliefs
      - Specific needs within cultural groups
  - - - Exclusion of dental care
      - Universal healthcare coverage
    - - Resource allocation disparities
      - Taxes
    - - Private insurance
      - Discrepancies in coverage
    - - Impact on dental care accessibility
- - - - Limited coverage for essential treatments
  - - - Uneven distribution of dental clinics
      - Remote/underserved areas
      - Transportation barriers
    - - Recruiting/retaining dental professionals
      - Wait times
      - Timely access to care
        
        Urgent cases
  - - - Individuals with disabilities
- - - - Systemic diseases & oral health
        
        Cardiovascular disease
        
        Diabetes
        
        Respiratory diseases
    - - Untreated oral health
        
        Chronic pain
      - Quality of life
    - - Psychological Impact
        
        Depression
        
        Self-esteem/confidence
        
        Anxiety
        
        Stress
        
        Social life
    - - Increased costs
      - Untreated oral health
      - Preventive vs. reactive care
  - - - First Nations and Aboriginals
      - Elderly
      - Immigrants
      - Children
      - Low-income groups
- - - - Advocacy
      - Policy reforms
      - Care for most at-risk groups
        
        Increased affordability
  - - - Oral health promotion
      - Screening
      - Campaigns targeting vulnerable communities
    - - Preventive measures
      - School-based programs promoting oral hygiene
      - Increasing awareness
  - - - Healthcare professionals
      - Dentists
      - Policymakers
      - Marginalized groups