AN EXAMINATION OF THE PRIVATE DENTAL PRACTICE SYSTEM AND THE ORAL HEALTH SAFETY NET IN OKLAHOMA IN THE CONTEXT OF EXISTING DENTAL DISPARITIES
| dc.contributor.advisor | Davidson, Maria del Guadalupe | |
| dc.contributor.author | Singleton, Terrisa | |
| dc.contributor.committeeMember | Duncan, John | |
| dc.contributor.committeeMember | Gullberg, Steven | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-12-10T18:49:47Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-12-10T18:49:47Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2018-12-15 | |
| dc.date.manuscript | 2018-12-09 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The health care system in America does not work for everyone. Specifically, the oral health care system has inherent historical, economic, and scientific aspects which combined, result in a fragmented system that disenfranchises many population groups. In Oklahoma, the existing safety net of underfunded public dental health benefits augmented by charitable, volunteer-driven endeavors is not enough to meet the needs of these underserved and vulnerable populations, as evidenced by persistent dental disparities. However, a shift in societal attitudes regarding oral health care as a social justice issue instead of a luxury may provide the catalyst needed to improve the system and increase access to dental care in Oklahoma. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/11244/316300 | |
| dc.language | en_US | en_US |
| dc.subject | oral health safety net | en_US |
| dc.subject | access to dental care | en_US |
| dc.subject | dental disparities | en_US |
| dc.subject | social justice | en_US |
| dc.subject | oral health equity | en_US |
| dc.thesis.degree | Master of Arts | en_US |
| dc.title | AN EXAMINATION OF THE PRIVATE DENTAL PRACTICE SYSTEM AND THE ORAL HEALTH SAFETY NET IN OKLAHOMA IN THE CONTEXT OF EXISTING DENTAL DISPARITIES | en_US |
| ou.group | College of Professional and Continuing Studies | en_US |
| shareok.nativefileaccess | restricted | en_US |
| shareok.orcid | 0000-0002-1988-4323 | en_US |