Assessing Oral Health Content in Non-dental Professional Association Websites in India: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors
Anju James
Department of Public Health Dentistry, Amrita School of Dentistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, IND
Chandrashekar Janakiram
Department of Public Health Dentistry, Amrita School of Dentistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, IND
Vaishnav Vinodkumar
Department of Periodontology, Amrita School of Dentistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, IND
Anand Suresh
Department of Periodontology, PSM College of Dental Science and Research, Thrissur, IND
Vijay Kumar
Department of Public Health Dentistry, Amrita School of Dentistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, IND
Keywords:
allied health personnel, india, interprofessional education, oral health, physicians
Abstract
Introduction: There is a growing need for inter-professional education (IPE) to reduce the burden of oral diseases and address oral health disparities. Professional websites associated with inter-professional education can serve as a reliable source of information about oral health. Hence, the study was conducted to determine the prevalence of oral health content on non-dental health professional associations' websites in India.
Methods: Eighty-nine organizations were selected from five types of health professional associations. Six dental search terms were used on searchable websites. The keywords were dental, oral, dentistry, mouth, teeth, and fluoride. Websites were assessed for any oral health content.
Results: Only four websites (4.5%) had any oral health content, and all four were physician-related.
Conclusion: The study highlights the limited and inconsistent oral health content on non-dental professional association websites. Improving the availability, accuracy, and comprehensiveness of oral health information on these platforms is crucial to enhancing oral health literacy and promoting better oral health outcomes.
Keywords: allied health personnel, india, interprofessional education, oral health, physicians
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