British dental journal
-
British dental journal · Aug 2006
A qualitative study exploring barriers to a model of shared care for pre-school children's oral health.
To explore the oral health beliefs and practices of primary health care professionals which may act as barriers to the development of a model of shared care for the oral health of pre-school children. ⋯ This study has identified important barriers and possible strategies for the development of an integrated and shared approach to preventing dental caries in pre-school aged children. Clear and consistent oral health information and agreed roles and responsibilities need to be developed.