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Dental services access and oral health improvement in Gypsy, Romany and Traveller communities: a scoping review.

BDJ open · Tredinnick-Rowe J, Booth J, Burns L, Doughty J, Musa A, Witton R, Paisi M · 2026-07-25

A scoping review identified substantial barriers to dental access among Gypsy, Romany and Traveller populations in Europe, including low health literacy and mobility issues, with limited evidence for effective interventions beyond community health worker involvement and trust-building initiatives.

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