A Study of the Factors Affecting Dental Community Health in a Multicultural Immigrant Educational Environment. A Systematic Review of the Recent Scientific Articles

Theodorou Andreas, Koufioti Georgia, EKounios Athanasios and Dr. Vlachadi Maria
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Theodorou Andreas: Dental Laboratory Technician & Educator in Dental Technology, MSc, University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus
Koufioti Georgia: Political Scientist, MSc, International Hellenic University, Kavala, Greece
EKounios Athanasios: Manager of Healthcare Organizations, MSc, International Hellenic University, Kavala, Greece
Dr. Vlachadi Maria: Lecturer, PhD, Department of Political Science, University of Crete, Crete, Greece

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2023, vol. 7, issue 4, 278-297

Abstract: Introduction: Oral health is part of the broader context of health. Oral health inequalities directly affect groups that have endured and continue to face racism and injustice. Immigrant communities have higher rates of caries and tooth loss and lower rates of annual dental visits. Oral health interacts and affects multiple chronic health conditions. The purpose of this study is to initially conduct systematic research into the quality of immigrants’ dental health. Methodology: A systematic review was performed using the PRISMA flow chart. The chronological range was set at 2010-2020. Results / Findings: Changes in social life after migration play a critical role in the health of migrants and ethnic minorities, including their oral health. Immigrants and ethnic minorities experiencing social support either from their immediate environment (eg family members and friends) or from the wider community have had increased use of dental care and improved oral health, including caries and periodontitis. disease. In addition, social support had a positive effect on oral health self-assessment and on the quality of life associated with oral health. Immigrants and ethnic minorities with strong social ties also had more knowledge about oral health and oral care.Journal: International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)

Date: 2023
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