Mind the Gap: Preliminary Insights Into Rural Australians' Experiences of Oral Health Care

Rural people in this study face barriers in accessing oral health care, contributing to low rates of preventative dental and oral health visits. The difficulty in accessing oral health services and lower rates of private health insurance in rural areas further exacerbate these inequities. Further research is required to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of rural people in relation to accessing oral health services and involving rural people in developing place-based solutions across communities.