TY - JOUR
AU - M. Hung
AU - W. C. Birmingham
AU - M. Tucker
AU - C. Schwartz
AU - A. Mohajeri
A1 - 
AB - Background: Interprofessional collaboration is vital for comprehensive, patient-centered care. Despite growing recognition of oral-systemic health links, the integration of dentists into healthcare teams remains limited. This scoping review mapped existing evidence on dental professionals' roles within interprofessional healthcare, identifying key benefits, barriers, and facilitators. Methods: A systematic search of PubMed, SCOPUS, and Web of Science identified English-language studies (2014 to 2024) focused on collaboration between dental and non-dental providers. Studies addressing oral-systemic health without team-based integration were excluded. Screening and data charting followed the PRISMA-ScR framework using JBI data extraction and critical appraisal tools. Data were synthesized thematically by collaboration model, outcomes, and influencing factors. Results: Nine studies met the inclusion criteria. Integrating dental professionals into healthcare teams improved patient outcomes, quality of life, and satisfaction. Effective models included nurse practitioner-dentist partnerships and medical-dental collaboration in pediatrics and chronic disease care. Barriers included poor communication, lack of interoperable electronic health records, role ambiguity, and limited interprofessional training. Key facilitators were supportive policies, integrated care structures, professional education, and strong team communication. Conclusions: Integrating dentists into interprofessional teams enhances healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. However, significant barriers remain. Addressing communication gaps, implementing shared health records, and expanding interprofessional education are essential steps toward more cohesive care. Future research should evaluate scalable integration frameworks and incorporate patient perspectives to inform team-based care.
AD - College of Dental Medicine, Roseman University of Health Sciences, South Jordan, UT 84095, USA.; David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA.; Division of Public Health, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA.; Department of Psychology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA.; Library, Roseman University of Health Science, South Jordan, UT 84095, USA.; Library, Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, Provo, UT 84606, USA.
AN - 41228147
BT - Healthcare (Basel)
C5 - Education & Workforce
CP - 21
DA - Nov 1
DO - 10.3390/healthcare13212780
DP - NLM
ET - 20251101
IS - 21
JF - Healthcare (Basel)
LA - eng
N2 - Background: Interprofessional collaboration is vital for comprehensive, patient-centered care. Despite growing recognition of oral-systemic health links, the integration of dentists into healthcare teams remains limited. This scoping review mapped existing evidence on dental professionals' roles within interprofessional healthcare, identifying key benefits, barriers, and facilitators. Methods: A systematic search of PubMed, SCOPUS, and Web of Science identified English-language studies (2014 to 2024) focused on collaboration between dental and non-dental providers. Studies addressing oral-systemic health without team-based integration were excluded. Screening and data charting followed the PRISMA-ScR framework using JBI data extraction and critical appraisal tools. Data were synthesized thematically by collaboration model, outcomes, and influencing factors. Results: Nine studies met the inclusion criteria. Integrating dental professionals into healthcare teams improved patient outcomes, quality of life, and satisfaction. Effective models included nurse practitioner-dentist partnerships and medical-dental collaboration in pediatrics and chronic disease care. Barriers included poor communication, lack of interoperable electronic health records, role ambiguity, and limited interprofessional training. Key facilitators were supportive policies, integrated care structures, professional education, and strong team communication. Conclusions: Integrating dentists into interprofessional teams enhances healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. However, significant barriers remain. Addressing communication gaps, implementing shared health records, and expanding interprofessional education are essential steps toward more cohesive care. Future research should evaluate scalable integration frameworks and incorporate patient perspectives to inform team-based care.
PY - 2025
SN - 2227-9032 (Print); 2227-9032
ST - Integrating Dentistry into Interprofessional Healthcare: A Scoping Review on Advancing Collaborative Practice and Patient Outcomes
T1 - Integrating Dentistry into Interprofessional Healthcare: A Scoping Review on Advancing Collaborative Practice and Patient Outcomes
T2 - Healthcare (Basel)
TI - Integrating Dentistry into Interprofessional Healthcare: A Scoping Review on Advancing Collaborative Practice and Patient Outcomes
U1 - Education & Workforce
U3 - 10.3390/healthcare13212780
VL - 13
VO - 2227-9032 (Print); 2227-9032
Y1 - 2025
ER -