Perceptions and Interests of Dental Hygienists in Addressing Food Insecurity and <scp>HPV</scp> in Clinical Settings
Despite the low readiness, hygienists reported a willingness to engage in these critical public health issues with appropriate training and support. A stage-based training program in Oklahoma may enhance dental hygienists' knowledge and confidence, thereby improving preventive care and health outcomes.
Authors
- Kathleen Porter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6416-4261)
- Jillian Joyce (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4470-5072)
- Tuba Khan
- Rachel A. Liebe
- Abby Fleming
Institutions
- Oklahoma State University (US)
- Virginia Department of Health (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Public Health Dentistry
- Published
- 2026-01-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jphd.70030
- Primary Topic
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Oklahoma State University
- College of Education and Human Sciences, University of Nebraska–Lincoln