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Oral Health in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals: Addressing Widespread Global Health Barriers Through Emerging Digital Technologies-A Comprehensive Review.

Dentistry journal · Di Palo MP, Di Spirito F, Giordano F, De Benedetto G, Colacurcio EG, Ferraro V, Prevete O, Di Giulio A, Garofano M, Nunziante A, Bramanti A · 2026-09-11

Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals show poor oral health outcomes including untreated tooth decay and periodontal disease. Digital technologies such as sign language avatars, speech-to-text systems, and virtual reality could improve their access to dental care by enhancing communication and reducing anxiety.

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